Employment and Labour Senior State Accountant: Claims Creditors Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour, through the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in Pretoria, is offering a crucial opportunity for two Senior State Accountants focusing on Claims Creditors. This is a three-year contract position central to the fund's operations.

The role involves managing the daily financial processing of approved benefit claims, ensuring eligible beneficiaries receive their payments efficiently. You will contribute to the financial reporting and verification processes that uphold the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance Fund.

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Public Finance Management, Business Management, Economics, or Auditing as recognised by SAQA.
• Two (2) years of experience in a Finance environment.
• Knowledge of:
• Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP)
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Batho Pele Principles
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
• Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
• Financial delegations, processes, and policies of UIF
• Financial Management Principles and Financial Management Directives from the Treasury
• Skills in:
• Financial Management
• Communication
• Training and Coaching
• Diversity Management
• Problem Solving
• Computer Literacy
• Time Management
• Report Writing
• Planning and Organising
• Analytical thinking
• Numeracy
• Presentation
• Interpersonal relations

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily payment of approved benefit claims to eligible beneficiaries.
• Verify open vouchers.
• Provide information for Financial reports on benefits payments.
• Verify beneficiary claims.
• Supervise resources in the Sub-Directorate.

What the Work Involves

As a Senior State Accountant: Claims Creditors, your daily work will revolve around the meticulous processing and verification of benefit claims within the Unemployment Insurance Fund. You will be responsible for ensuring that payments are made accurately and on time to eligible beneficiaries.

This role requires a keen eye for detail as you verify open vouchers and beneficiary claims, ensuring compliance with relevant financial principles and legislation. You will also play a part in preparing essential financial reports on benefit payments, contributing to the overall financial oversight of the UIF. Furthermore, you will supervise resources within your Sub-Directorate, contributing to the efficient functioning of the team in an office environment in Pretoria.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please email your application by 05 October 2026.

• Email Address: Jobs-UIF24@labour.gov.za
• Subject Line: Please ensure your subject line includes the reference number HR4/4/3/1SSACC/UIF.