GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT LOOKS FOR FINANCIAL CLERK
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT LOOKS FOR FINANCIAL CLERK
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 19 April 2023 at 16:00
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from
any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and
Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a
detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate
and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will
only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day
of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South
African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all
foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report
(only when shortlisted). The requirements for appointment at SMS level include the
successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by
the NSG. Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by
DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government
(NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the
SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. No appointment
will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and
submission of proof thereof. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical
exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which
will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise,
the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial
competency assessment in compliance with the Department of Public Service and
Administration (DPSA) Directive on the Implementation of Competency Based
Assessments. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial
competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as
no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit
separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of
applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you
not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please
consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the
recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is
affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of
posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DALRRD is an equal opportunity
and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in DALRRD
through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews
at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be
subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks. The successful candidate will be subjected
to undergo security vetting. DALRRD will conduct reference checks which may include
social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. Applicants must declare any pending
criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this
be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be
considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such
appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to
positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be
required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with
the Department. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict
of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be
associated with.
FINANCIAL CLERK REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/294
Directorate: Financial Accounting:
SALARY : R181 599 per annum (Level 5)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required. Job
related knowledge: Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability
to capture data, operate a computer and collate financial statistics. Basic knowledge and
insight of the Public Service financial legislation procedures and Treasury Regulations
(Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public
Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Preferential Procurement Policy
Framework Act (PPPFA), Financial manual). Knowledge of basic financial operating
systems (Personnel and Salary Administration (PERSAL), Basic Accounting System
(BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS) etc). Job related skills: Planning and
organising skills, Computer operating skills, Language skills, Good communication skills
(verbal and written) and Basic numeracy skills. Flexibility. Interpersonal relations.
Teamwork. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to operate office equipment.
Accuracy. Aptitude of figures.
DUTIES : Render financial accounting transactions. Receive invoices. Check invoices for
correctness, verification and approval (internal control). Process invoices (e.g. capture
payments). Filing of all documents. Collection of cash. Perform salary administration
support services. Receive salary advices. Process advices (e.g. check advices for
correctness, capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments, capture all deductions etc).
File all documents. Perform bookkeeping support services. Capture all financial
transactions. Clear suspense accounts. Record debtors and creditors. Process
electronic banking transactions. Compile journals. Monitor and follow up on debtor
accounts. Register new debts. Follow up on debt related submissions (State Attorney
Cases etc). Send Statements to debtors monthly either by post or by email. Render a
budget support service. Collect information from budget holders. Compare expenditure
against budget. Identify variances. Capture and allocate virements on budgets.
Distribute documents regarding the budget. File all documents. Receive and capture
cash payments.
ENQUIRIES : Ms SH Sambo Tel: (012) 319 6780
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand
delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob
Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place,
20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.
NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females
and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT LOOKS FOR FINANCIAL CLERK