Accounting Clerk: Payments (Elsenburg)

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Closing Date	2026/07/27
Reference Number	WCG260611-3
Tracking Number	AGR 28/2026
Job Title	Accounting Clerk: Payments (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 28/2026
Department	Agriculture
Salary level	5
Enquiries	Ms T Gerber at (021) 808 5031
Job Type	Permanent
Location – Country	South Africa
Location – Province	Western Cape
Location – Town / City	Elsenburg

Job Purpose
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to compile, record, check, verify and capture BAS payments, documents control and safeguarding of LOGIS payments in storage rooms, maintaining and cleaning of suspense accounts and cashier functions.

Minimum Requirements
Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting as a passed subject.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Record, Check, Verify and capture BAS(Basic Accounting System) payments; Draw BAS(Basic Accounting System) reports, compile and capture journals; Maintain and clear suspense accounts; Cashier functions for the department and the public; Safeguarding of LOGIS (Logistical Information System) payments in storage rooms and Document control.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Financial background specifically in Public Sector Finance; Planning and Organising; Computer Literacy; PERSAL (Personnel Administration) and BAS (Basic Accounting System); Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration and more specifically of: PFMA NTR’S, PTI’S and SCOA Interpretation of policies and procedures; Record keeping procedures. Skills in the following: Good planning and organisational skills; Problem solving and decision making within the field of work; Good communication skills (speaking, writing and reading); Maintain discipline and dealing with conflict; Able to solve financial problems; Routine verbal exchange of information requiring helpfulness and politeness; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration
R 237 453 – R 279 708 per annum (Salary level 5)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

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