Eskom Assistant Officer Financial Accounting Jobs in South Africa

Eskom is recruiting for two Assistant Officer Financial Accounting and Control posts in its Generation Division, Head Office Finance, based in Sunninghill. The posts are permanent, and the remuneration is described as Market Related. The closing date is 6 November 2026.

About the company and the work

Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity in South Africa. In this role, the assistant officer supports financial accounting and control work in Head Office Finance, helping to keep financial reporting, tax work and internal controls accurate and up to date.

Role details

• Position: Assistant Officer Financial Accounting and Control (two posts)
• Location: Sunninghill
• Industry: Financial Services; Job category: Financial Accounting
• Contract type: Permanent
• Remuneration: Market Related
• Listing reference: eskom_007575
• Closing date: 6 November 2026
• Key responsibilities: compile financial accounting reporting packs and schedules; compile tax, related party and intercompany schedules; maintain tax compliance; conduct month-end periodic processing; maintain effective controls and reporting; maintain stakeholder management; validate SAP financial system access, workflow and Delegation of Authority

Requirements

• National Diploma in Accounting at NQF6 with 240 credits
• Two years of experience in the financial accounting environment

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Eskom careers listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links to that listing. Do not pay anyone to apply, and do not submit your application through an unofficial recruiter or social media post claiming to represent Eskom.

Practical tips

• Use listing reference eskom_007575 exactly as advertised.
• Show clearly how your National Diploma in Accounting and your two years of financial accounting experience match the stated requirement.
• Give plain, specific examples of reporting packs, month-end processing, tax schedules and controls you have worked on.
• Apply well before 6 November 2026, so a last-minute portal problem does not cost you the opportunity.

How the process works

Applications are made through Eskom’s official careers portal before the closing date. Eskom states that if you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, you should accept that your application was unsuccessful. Eskom also states that it is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity, and that candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Important information

This post is informational only, and openings and requirements can change at any time. Readers should always verify the details on the original Eskom listing before applying. The remuneration stated in the source is Market Related, and no numeric salary is given, and the closing date stated is 6 November 2026.

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