ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of
positions with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with
the numeric targets as contained in the department’s Employment Equity plan. Whites, Coloured,
Indians, youth and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application for the above position via post to: Director
General, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0183 or hand-delivery: 509
Pretorius Street, Pencardia 1 Building, 2nd Floor, Arcadia or email at
DTARecruit202616@cogta.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management
CLOSING DATE : 25 August 2026

NOTE : The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance
process and the verification of educational qualification certificates.
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed
on the New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and
signed when submitted. From 1 January 2021 should an application be
received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application
will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant
documents. Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date. All
shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Persons with a disability are
encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted. Incomplete
applications or applications received after the closing date will not be
considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to
ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are
submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated,
correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not
been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement,
please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department
reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.

POST 28/64 : ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2026/16

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate with Accounting/Mathematics as a passed subject. A
Degree or National Diploma in Accounting/Business Administration or
equivalent with accounting as a passed subject will serve as an added
advantage. A valid drivers licence. Generic competencies: Finance, problem
solving and client orientation and customer focus. Technical competencies:
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, general
ledger reconciliation and analysis, Knowledge of travel and subsistence, Basic
Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL System.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Capturing,
reconciling and ensuring that payments are made within 30 days. Responsible
for all queries in respect of BAS and PERSAL payments. Responsible for the
reconciliation of monthly IRP5 and ensure timeous payments to the South
African Revenue Services and other third parties for statutory deductions.
Liaising with clients and resolving queries related to payments. Maintenance
and clearing of salary suspense account. Responsible for accounts receivable,
accounts, journalise, reconciliations, and prepare payments. Handling of salary
claims as well as the clearance of all suspense accounts and payments
enquiries and payments from other departments. Assist with month-end
closure processes. Assist with provision of source documents/payment
batches to Auditor-General and Internal Audit.

ENQUIRIES : Mr L Motlhabedi Tel No: (012) 065 3440

We wish you all the best with your applications