Project Accountant X 1
Transport Education Training Authority
2026/10/12   Gauteng


Job Ref #: TA-78
Industry: Freight/Shipping/Transport/Import/Export
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 1
Transport Education Training Authority is looking to fill 4 roles of Project Accountants
Job Description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
1. Provide Support to Stakeholders
1.1 Assist Internal and External Auditors with queries and provide them with relevant information and provide them 
      with relevant information and support
1.2 Maintain good working relationships with Auditor General, Internal auditors, National Treasury and DHET
1.3 Provide relevant financial information and respond to queries to the chambers, Business Units and projects 
     Office;
1.4 Support internal departments and external stakeholders on budgeting and financial procedures

2. Project Financial Administration
2.1 Manage financial transactions, reconciliations, and journals for all funded projects

3. Budget Monitoring and Control 
3.1 Track project budgets against expenditure and forecast future costs

4. Grant Disbursement Management 
4.1 Process and monitor disbursements for discretionary and mandatory grants

5. Project Reporting and Reconciliation 
5.1 Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual project financial reports for EXCO, Board, and 
      DHET

6. Daily reconciliation of provisions and accruals
6.1 Extract electronic copies of grant claims in respect of all payments requests made during    
      the year.
6.2 Match payment request learner details to previous year provisions and accruals listings, 
      investigate and report on inconsistencies
6.3 Maintain a reconciliation of provision and accruals at both learner and employer level, 
      clearly indicating payments made and de-associations.
6.4 Investigate and report on reasons for unpaid or delayed payment of provisions and 
      accruals

7. Monthly reconciliation of performance reports to contracts
7.1 Reconcile monthly performance reports or MIS information to appropriately signed   
      allocation lists and contracts and report on inconsistencies.
7.2 Update relevant performance report as well as the TETA commitment register with addition   
      of new learners, resignations and de-associations from grants

8. Commitments schedule
8.1 Maintain commitments register in respect all projects and programmes for each company, supported by learner 
      details clearly indicating contract or learner start date, Total contract amount.
8.2 Reconcile amounts paid per the accounting system to amounts paid per commitment 
      register.
8.3 Validate closing balances.

9. Audit Preparation and Evidence Management 
9.1 Maintain audit-ready files for all projects, including source documentation and reconciliations

10. Compliance & Control Adherence
10.1 Ensure project accounting adheres to PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP, and TETA policies

11. Financial Risk and Assurance Support
11.1 Identify potential financial risks in project spending and propose mitigation measures

12. System Accuracy and Improvement
12.1 Maintain accuracy within financial systems and recommend enhancements

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  1. Experience and Qualification
   • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing (NQF Level 7)
   • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial accounting, with exposure to project or grant accounting 
   • Registered with SAICA / CIMA / SAIPA or equivalent
   • Experience in the public service and/or in skills development sector will be an added advantage
   • Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury, GRAP & SDA frameworks

  2. Knowledge and Skills
  2.1 Knowledge and understanding of:
   • Financial contract management
   • Knowledge of quality, risk, and audit requirements 
   • SAGE X3 and Excel

   2.2 Skills
   • Analytical abilities and accuracy
   • Problem solving skills and deadline driven
   • Planning and organizing skills
   • Excellent communication (verbally & written) and facilitation skills

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply by forwarding their de-tailed CV and cover letter on www.teta.org.za.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The closing date for applications is Monday, 19 October 2026.