DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

CLOSING DATE : 24 April 2026 at 16:00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed
copies will not be considered).

NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/
appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as
contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on
the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office
i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link:
https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received
using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which
must be originally signed and dated by the applicant, and which must be
accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’
training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above
instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for
more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the
documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If
an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than
one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered
for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts.
Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application
documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to
Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset
record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful
candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of
appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and
research output. The shortlisted candidates including SMS will be subjected to
two (2) pre-entry assessments (practical and ethical exercise) which will
determine the candidate’s suitability. Applicants who do not receive
confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please
consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses
anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and
correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. For more
information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the
post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the
period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.

POST 12/31 : SECRETARY (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Financial Management Division, Directorate Stores, Service and Related
Payments, Ref No: FMD/01/12/26/15A
Pretoria Directorate Finance Support Services Ref No: FMD/01/12/26/15B
Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience Special
requirements/Skills needed Knowledge of clerical duties, practices and
working procedures. Ability to handle variety of tasks including management of
office assets stationery, procurement, etc. Computer literate (MS Office
software packages). Good telephone etiquette, and able to work under
pressure. Good interpersonal skills, adaptability and resourcefulness.
Applicant must have good communication skills and time management. Be
presentable, reliable and punctual.

DUTIES : Render effective and efficient secretarial services to the director. Take minutes
in Director’s meetings. Type a variety of documents, including agendas,
memos, letters and reports. Handle and maintain the Director’s diary,
correspondence, control files, process telephone calls and take messages.
Arrange entry authorisation, receiving visitors and serve tea/refreshments.
Arrange meetings, appointments, flights, accommodation and transport.
Ensure the director receives agendas and minutes timeously. Update and store
the director’s personal information. Remind the Director of the scheduled
meetings, appointments and submission of documents. Ensure the office is tidy
and inventory is maintained and updated. Receive, register, route and file
correspondence accordingly (i.e. agendas, minutes etc.). Applicant will also be
responsible for the procurement of office requirements in the Director’s office.

ENQUIRIES : Ms D.D. Nchabeleng, Tel No: 012 392 2892 and Ms M.P. Mohaila, Tel No: 012
392 2558/9
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Financial Management Division, Directorate Finance
Support Service DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137,
Pretoria, 0001 or email to Recruit3FMD@dod.mil.za In case where applicants
are stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be hand-delivered to:
Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in
wooden post box number 5 at Reception. Please use reference number not
post number.

POST 12/30 : ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK: PRODUCTION: REF NO: FMD/01/12/26/14

Financial Management Division, Chief Directorate Finance Services,
Directorate Finance Support Services, Finance ETD Centre
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience. Special
requirements/Skills needed: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as
the as the ability to capture data operate computer and collecting statics.
Knowledge of working procedure in terms of the working environment.
Computer literate (MS Office software packages). Analytical and innovative
thinking ability as well as problem solving ability. Good communication skills
and good interpersonal skills. Strongly oriented towards team work, receptive
toward work-related suggestion/ideas, decisive/persevering IRO task
finalisation. Ability to compile and draft basic reports and returns. Knowledge
of the operating and utilizing of the ETD processes in the Public service/Private
sector. Ability to effectively and correctly interpret and apply policy and
regulations.

DUTIES : Deliver general administrative duties in order to assist in the efficient and
effective management of the prescribed education, training and development
function of all personnel within the Financial Management Division. Maintain
and administering an effective internal Registry Office of all documents, reports
and other related documentation in the section. Receive, registering,
distributing, copying and filing of documentation for the section. Assist in
arranging and managing accommodation and transport for learners, obtaining
and issuing of course material and keeping of attendance register of all
learners. Assisting in typing, copying and distributing course reports, name list,
schedules, letter, memos and other related correspondence. Capturing of
course attendance data and course results on the MILQUAL program on the
PERSOL system and doing enquiries on the system. Assisting with general
administration duties of the centre which includes inventory, budgeting,
procurement of stock etc required by the centre for students. Keep attendance
record of all personnel in the section and submitting the monthly absenteeism
return.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M. Wehl, Tel no: 012 674 4740.
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Financial Management Division, Directorate Finance
Support Service, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria,
0001 or email to Recruit1FMD@dod.mil.za. In case where applicants are
stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be hand-delivered to: Poynton
building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post
box number 5 at Reception: Please use reference number not post number.

POST 12/29 : ACCOUNTING CLERK: PRODUCTION REF NO: FMD/01/12/26/13

Finance Management Division, Chief Directorate Financial Services,
Directorate Finance Support Services, Specialised Finance Services,
Administration Support
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria.

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience Special
requirements/Skills needed: Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Treasury
Regulations, and National Treasury practice notes on supply chain processes
(PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Knowledge of basic
financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS etc). Knowledge of
financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and collate
financial statistics Basic knowledge of financial /accounting processes, and
supply chain management process. Computer literate in MS Office software
packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Good verbal and written
communication skills. Ability to perform routine task. Flexibility and Good
Interpersonal relations skills. Ability to compile effective reports, letters
memorandums, minutes. Be able travel, Able to handle routine tasks of
repetitive nature

DUTIES : Provide supply chain functions and services within the procurement
environment. Manage the petty cash system for the directorate.
Compile/submit management reports. Receive, register and administer new
demands/request from clients. Maintain a procurement register. Assist in
checking and verifying of items received and items issued to and from clients.
Ensure that assets are tagged and captured in the Asset Register. Conduct
stocktake and verification of assets. Distribute inventories and assets to clients
upon delivery, Ensure that all transactions are reconciled not later than the
prescribed period. Ensure that Receipt Vouchers (RVs) are printed. Assist the
purchasing officer whenever required with procurement for the Division. Utilise
the Financial Management System (FMS) to verify availability of funds and the
correctness of series before a petty cash transaction is submitted for approval
to the procurement officer, budget holder and the budget manager. Ensure the
effective, efficient, economic and management of all resources under the
control of this post.

ENQUIRIES : Mr L.S. Khotle, Tel 012 392 2557.
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Financial Management Division, Directorate Finance
Support Service, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria,
0001 or email to Recruit4FMD@dod.mil.za. In case where applicants are
stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be hand-delivered to: Poynton
building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post
box number 5 at Reception. Please use reference number not post number.

POST 12/22 : ACCOUNTING CLERK: SUPERVISOR REF NO: FMD/01/12/26/06 (3X POSTS)

Finance Management Division, Chief Directorate Budget Management:
SAMHS Budget Management: Command, MH Training Formation Budget and
Base Support Budget Management
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, with a minimum of three
(3) years relevant working experience in Finance/Accounting Special
requirements/Skills needed: Language proficiency in English. Knowledge and
insight of the Public Service financial legislations and procedures and Treasury
regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Knowledge
of financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS etc). Knowledge of
financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data and collate
financial statistics. Basic knowledge of financial and accounting processes.
Computer operating skills (Microsoft office). Planning and organising skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills. Supervisory skills. Ability to
train, develop and mentor junior and senior clerks in the section. Ability to
perform routine task. Good interpersonal relations. Teamwork and Good work
ethics.

DUTIES : Provisioning of financial management services in area of responsibility.
Support the execution of the financial plan. Application of Budget Management
policies and instructions. Provide the FMS (mainframe) service to area of
responsibility. Ensure compliance to the delegation regime. Provide assistance
related to financial matters (processes and procedures). Provisioning of a
budget management service for the Medium term expenditure framework
(MTEF). Support the financial aspects of the business plan (MTEF). Customise
the financial aspects of the commander’s brief for the area of responsibility.
Assist with the preparation of the Estimate of Expenditure (EOE). Capture the
EOE on FMS. Participate in the process to finalise the Annual Performance
Plan (APP). Provide an expenditure and revenue budget control service to an
area of responsibility. Execute internal control mechanisms. Apply the
monitoring and evaluation protocols. Execute monitoring and evaluation
protocols. Control and monitor direct debit expenditure. Execute the
adjustment of the budget. Provide financial management advice to area of
responsibility. Provide financial management advice for the financial
management process. Ensure Budget Holder support for all financial
management matters. Provide financial advice for informed decision making.
Provide financial management direction at the operating level in the area of
responsibility. The provisioning of support for financial reporting requirements
within the area of responsibility. Define the financial reporting requirements in
area of responsibility. Extract report from data repository. Obtain and distribute
financial reports to clients and subordinates. Interpret report and make
recommendations to support managerial decisions. Provide the support for
management of financial governance, risk and compliance (GRC). Monitor
reported incidents on the Consolidated Control System (CCS) wrt all financial
GRC. Implement proposed changes to the internal control system wrt financial
GRC in area of responsibility. Implement the recommendations from the action
plan. Support the process to report financial misconduct. Provide financial audit
information on enquiries. Administer the allocated resources. Participate in a
well administered budget management human resource component in area of
responsibility. Take minutes and recordkeeping for relevant meetings and
discussions. Contribute to the support of the budget management capability.
Comply with Occupational Health and Safety standards within allocated
facilities.

ENQUIRIES : Mr L. Nagel Tel no: 012 355 5807
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Financial Management Division, Directorate Finance
Support Service, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria,
0001 or email to Recruit1FMD@dod.mil.za. In case where applicants are
stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be hand-delivered to: Poynton
building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post
box number 5 at Reception. Please use reference number not post number.

POST 12/19 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: REF NO: FMD/01/12/26/03

Financial Management Division, Chief Directorate Accounting, Directorate
Personnel Payments (Final Payments)
SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria.

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7)
in Finance, Auditing and Management Accounting. A minimum of three years
(3) relevant working experience at supervisory level. Special
requirements/Skills needed: Knowledge sound reasoning, mathematical,
accounting and problem-solving ability with strong supervisory skills.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of computer
systems in the Public Service/Private Sector, including Persol/Persal, MS Word
and Excel, Bankserv and Telegraphic Transfers (TT). Well-developed verbal
and written communications skills, very conscientious and motivated towards
producing effective, efficient and correct work and always aiming for a zerodefect environment. Ability to effectively function as part of a team, receptive to
work-related suggestions and ideas. Decisive/persevering regarding task
finalisation and able to effectively function under pressure.

DUTIES : Ensuring effective execution of prescribed accounting processes related to the
payments of financial benefits of employees who are terminating service.
Ensuring that calculation of the leave payments, pro-rata service bonus and
accounting of overpaid amounts to be recovered from ex-employees are
correct and in accordance with prescripts. Constant collaboration and
communication with the Deputy Director regarding all functions and tasks
coupled to the post. Manage and coordinate related administrative tasks.
Supervision, guiding and training of Senior State Accountant, Finance Clerk
Supervisor and Finance Clerks, resorting under the control of this post.
Authorising and approving all final payments related transactions on Persol and
on the Financial Management System (FMS). Submitting Bi-annual and Annual
tax reconciliation (EMP 501) to SARS for department of Defence. Preparing
monthly (EMP201) and annual tax reconciliation. Distributing of IRP 5- Tax
certificates and responding to tax queries Issuing of Duplicate and handwritten
IRP 5- Tax certificates Calculating tax on handwritten salary
payments/disallowance. Working through tax reports to ensure that IRP 5-Tax
certificates print correctly and Requesting tax directives with SARS.
Administration of Pension deduction payments to GEPF for employees within
the DOD. Monitor all relevant account balances and transactions on FMS.
Distribution of all DOD members’ salary to Bank Serv. Administration of DPP
Accounts Control: Manage and administer all Accounts in use by DPP.
Ensuring that all accounting records, documentation, statistics and files are
safeguarded and readily available for audit purposes. Assisting in handling
ministerial and audit general enquiries concerning final payments. Ensure that
all day-to-day Bankserv and other miscellaneous transaction are authorised.
Looking up and printing final payments related management information and
statistics from the Persol and FMS. Effectively supervising all personnel,
assets, information and material under his/her control.

ENQUIRIES : Mr J.G. Lottering, Tel: 012 392 2413
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Financial Management Division, Directorate Finance
Support Service, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria,
0001or email to Recruit3FMD@dod.mil.za. In case where applicants are
stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be hand-delivered to: Poynton
building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post
box number 5 at Reception. Please use reference number not post number.

POST 12/18 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT REF: FMD/01/12/26/02

Finance Management Division, Chief Directorate Financial Services,
Directorate Financial Control Services (Financial Misconduct)
SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7)
in Finance, Auditing and Management Accounting. A minimum of three years
(3) relevant working experience at supervisory level. Special
requirements/Skills needed: Extensive knowledge of the application of the
Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and all SCM prescripts.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with a strong
command of the English language. Computer literate and advanced working
knowledge of Word Processing, spreadsheets and database applications.
Ability to effectively and correctly interpret and apply legislation and ability to
communicate with senior stakeholders both internally and externally. Analytical
and innovative thinking and well-developed reasoning and problem-solving
ability. Proven managerial capabilities at middle management level with good
communication, negotiating and presentation skills. Be able to function
independently and strongly orientated towards teamwork. Must be willing and
able to travel extensively at short notice.

DUTIES : Maintain the DOD unauthorized, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure
registers with accurate information. Consolidate the DOD financial misconduct
report. Compile the unauthorized, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure
disclosure notes for the annual and interim financial statements. Provide
secretarial services to financial misconduct related meetings. Provide accurate
information to be presented at senior management meetings. Provide support
to the Department in resolving unauthorized, irregular, fruitless and wasteful
expenditure. Provide financial misconduct management training to the
Department. Compile submissions and presentations to SMS and outside
stakeholders. Prepare AGSA responses and audit files for the Annual audit,
and as well submissions to National Treasury.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A. Nkomo, Tel no: 012 355 5830
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Financial Management Division, Directorate Finance
Support Service, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria,
0001 or email to Recruit2FMD@dod.mil.za. In case where applicants are
stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be hand-delivered to: Poynton
building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post
box number 5 at Reception. Please use reference number not post number

POST 12/17 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCE RISK MANAGEMENT REF NO: FMD/01/12/26/01

Finance Management Division, Chief Directorate Financial Services
Directorate Financial Control Services (Finance Risk Management)
SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, with a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level
7) in Finance, Auditing and Management Accounting. A minimum of three years
(3) relevant working experience at supervisory level. Special
requirements/Skills needed: Computer literate and working knowledge of MS
Word, Excel, and Database application, with audit and Risk Management skills.
Well-developed reasoning, mathematical, as well as problem solving ability.
Good communication and negotiating skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation
and prescripts. Proven ability to function independently. South African
citizenship, willing and able to travel extensively at short notice and to work
after hours at short notice.

DUTIES : Effectively identify financial risks within Finance business processes and
facilitate annual risk assessments and implementation of action plans. Maintain
the risk database of the FMD. Serve on the Consultative Risk Management
Forum of the DOD. Issue Risk Management guidelines that must be adhered
to when FMD Business Plans are compiled. Monitor and ensure that risks are
managed in accordance with Risk Management Plans submitted by the various
Finance Managers. Draft monthly reports wrt the status of risks being managed
by the Finance Managers. Assess Audit Management Reports (internal and
external) to determine whether finance risks were found and what treatment is
required. Liaise with Finance Managers regarding the management, reporting
and treatment of risk. Provide training wrt Risk Management when and where
required. Monitor and maintain the integrity of the FMD Risk Management
System. As and when required, conduct investigations to determine whether
the internal control measures within the FMD are effective in preventing risks
from occurring. Perform the annual risk assessment of the FMD. Provide
guidance to FMD management regarding the treatment of risk. Ensure that
management responses to all external (whole DOD) and internal (FMD only)
audit findings are submitted to the auditors within the timeframes provided.
Facilitate quarterly and monthly meetings between the external auditor (AGSA)
and the DOD top management. Assist with the secretariat functions on
meetings Director Financial Control Service is part of. Facilitate the preparation
of responses to Portfolio Committee on Defence during and after annual
hearings. Execute personnel management tasks wrt the personnel resorting
under the control of this post.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A. Nkomo, Tel no: 012 355 5830
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Financial Management Division, Directorate Finance
Support Service, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria,
0001 or email to Recruit1FMD@dod.mil.za. In case where applicants are
stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be hand-delivered to: Poynton
building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post
box number 5 at Reception. Please use reference number not post number

We wish you all the best with your applications