ACCOUNTING CLERK: EXPENDITURE CONTROL

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Financial Accounting

Reference number: HO 2026/11/93
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: National Head Office
Province: Free State
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Previous experience in finance environment will be an added advantage. Computer literate. Competencies And Attributes: Financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. Knowledge of the uniform filing system. Knowledge of memoranda, fax and letter format. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Duties

Handle all aspects by ensuring correctness and timeous payments of suppliers and financial procedures with regard to capturing of face value documents. Exercise control over BAS input documents. Assist with clearing inter-responsibility accounts. General office administration. The incumbent will liaise with the relevant bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks. Execute the responsibilities of official as stipulated in Section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act. Management of assets.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.