JOBS AT INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE

Join IPID  – Applications Now Open for 2026

Are you an experienced financial management professional looking for a rewarding government career opportunity? The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is seeking a dedicated and results-driven individual to join its National Office in Pretoria as Assistant Director: Financial Accounting.

This is your chance to play a key role in promoting accountability, sound financial management, and good governance within one of South Africa’s most important oversight institutions.

Vacancy Overview

📍 Location: Pretoria National Office
💼 Position: Assistant Director: Financial Accounting
📌 Reference Number: Q9/2026/31
💰 Salary: R487,197 per annum (Level 9)
📅 Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Who Should Apply?

IPID is looking for candidates who possess:

✔ A Financial Management qualification at NQF Level 7
✔ At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a financial environment
✔ Strong knowledge of public sector financial legislation and systems
✔ Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
✔ The ability to work efficiently under pressure

Candidates with knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Internal Controls, PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, ELS, and government budgeting systems will be well positioned for this role.

What Will You Be Doing?

As Assistant Director: Financial Accounting, you will be responsible for overseeing critical financial operations across the organisation, including:

Revenue Administration

• Monitoring revenue collection and reconciliation processes.
• Ensuring public funds are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Managing banking transactions and electronic payment allocations.

Debt and Expenditure Control

• Supervising debt recovery processes.
• Managing supplier payments and expenditure verification.
• Ensuring compliance with approved budgets and financial regulations.

Transfers, Subsidies and Reporting

• Authorising transfer payments and subsidies.
• Preparing financial reports for National Treasury.
• Supporting financial statement preparation and account reconciliations.

Team Leadership

• Managing and developing financial accounting staff.
• Monitoring performance and ensuring quality service delivery.
• Providing guidance, coaching, and professional support.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

✅ Completed and signed New Z83 Application Form
✅ Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

No certified copies of qualifications or supporting documents are required at this stage. These will only be requested from shortlisted applicants.

Submit Your Application

📧 Email: Recruitment23@ipid.gov.za

Remember to include Assistant Director: Financial Accounting – Ref Q9/2026/31 in your email subject line.

Or hand-deliver your application to:

📍 Ground Floor, 473 B Benstra Building
Stanza Bopape Street (Church Street)
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002

Why Build Your Career with IPID?

Working at IPID means becoming part of an organisation committed to transparency, accountability, and public trust within South Africa’s law enforcement sector. Employees benefit from meaningful work, career growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute to strengthening public service delivery.

Important Notice

Shortlisted candidates will undergo:

• Qualification verification
• Criminal record checks
• Credit screening
• Citizenship verification
• Employment reference checks
• Security clearance procedures

Successful applicants will be appointed subject to satisfactory vetting results and will complete a 12-month probation period.

⏳ Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your financial management career in the public sector. Submit your application before 12 June 2026 and take the next step with IPID.