ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCE (BATCH CONTROLLER)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/367
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Mthatha Regional Office
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Circular: No 37 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of Senior Certificate/Grade 12. No experience required. Knowledge of a financial environment. Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and policies. Sound interpersonal and communication skills, computer literate, multi-tasked skills, self-driven, result orientated, motivated, meet deadlines and acceptance of responsibility. Valid driver's license.

Duties

Reporting to the State Accountant the incumbent of this position will take responsibility for: The main responsibility of this post relates to the safekeeping and management of documents (Batch Control) including the monitoring and controlling of the adherence to sound accounting and NPDW practices, prescribed policies and regulations in all transactions. Monitor and control all documents relating to the different transversal systems. Ensure correct allocation of expenditure and revenue. Draw financial and other BAS reports in support of the activities of the unit. It could be expected of the incumbent to assist in the budget formulation, compiling of a cash flow budget as well as the monthly reporting. As well as performing duties related to the cashier functions.

Where to send your application

Applications for the position of Accounting Clerk: Finance (Batch Controller) must be emailed to: RecruitMTH26-22@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms P Sani Tel No: (012) 492 3122

Note

Practical exercise / test will form part of the selection process

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.