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Accounting Clerk

DEPARTMENT OF TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS

Pretoria, Gauteng Accounting Clerk Posted 9 Aug 2026 Closes today

Overview

The Accounting Clerk position within the Department of Traditional Affairs involves performing tasks related to financial management, requiring accuracy and attention to detail. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 Certificate with Accounting or Mathematics as passed subjects. To apply, please submit your application via post or hand-delivery to the Director General and ensure it includes the New Z83 form, available from any Public Service department.

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, B asic Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL System

Responsibilities

  • 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

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

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 [email protected] FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management

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