ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Department of Traditional Affairs

Reference number: 2026/16
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 25 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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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, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL System.

Duties

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 enquiries and payments from other departments. Assist with month-end closure processes. Assist with provision of source documents/payment batches to Auditor-General and Internal Audit.

Where to send your application

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 DTARecruit202616@cogta.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management

Enquiries

Mr L Motlhabedi Tel No: (012) 065 3440

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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