ACCOUNTING CLERK

Office of the Chief Justice

Reference number: 2026/144/OCJ
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Makhanda
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. No experience required. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge and sound understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BAS, PPPFA guidelines and other related prescripts. Skilled in computer literacy. (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook), accuracy, attention to detail, communication, administration and organisation skills. Along with the following attributes: ability to work under pressure independently, self-motivated and meet deadlines.

Duties

Prepare VA26 to book accommodation, car hire, shuttle service and flights for witnesses as well as temporary officials, receive S & T Claims, cellphone and data re-imbursement claims for Judges and officials as well as temporary officials. Filing, retrieve and safeguard finance payment batches, custodian of the petty cash and assigned a duty of paying ordinary witnesses, expert witnesses and psychologists. Process payments for service provides of Goods and services within the prescribed turnaround time.

Where to send your application

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/144/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. L Frazer Tel No: (046) 603 5000 HR Related Enquiries: Mr. S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217

Note

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.