Accounting Clerk: Banking and Cash, Ref No. DOI 70/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render financial accounting control and support service within the Department.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Mathematics and/or Accounting as subjects passed; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Render Financial Accounting transactions: Process financial claims in accordance with applicable prescripts

and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and accurate; Maintain and reconcile ledger accounts to ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions; Perform Bookkeeping support services: Accurately capture all financial transactions into the relevant financial operating systems; Clear suspense and ledger accounts timeously by investigating and resolving reconciling items.

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 and data base management; Skills needed: Computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Good verbal and written communication; Basic Numeracy; Ability to capture data and collate financial statistics; Ability to operate office equipment and Ability to work under pressure.

Remuneration

R 237 453 - R 279 708 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

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. 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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