Accounting Clerk: Financial Accounting, Ref No. WCMD 22/2025 R1

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time R180 000 - R250 000 per year
Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render financial support services within the department.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting or Mathematics as passed subjects.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Financial Accounting: Render financial accounting transactions; Receive invoices (e.g. payment vouchers and PERSAL claims); Check invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control); Process invoices (e.g. capture payments); Filing of all documents; Perform Bookkeeping support services; Capture all financial transactions; Clear ledger accounts; Compile journals; Provide payment office clerical support services within the component; Render support with reporting responsibilities; Provide financial administration support services in the component; It would be advantageous to have experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting working environment.

Competencies

A good understanding of the following: Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual); Financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS); Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment.

Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and Organising; Interpersonal Relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of Figures; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment.

Remuneration

R R per annum (Salary Level 5)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to Contact the helpline at For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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