Accounting Clerk: Financial Policies and Directives
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R237 453 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 12 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Matric needed
- No experience required; finance experience helps
- Keep financial policy documents and manuals up to date
- Write memos and handle filing
- Based at DCS National Head Office in Pretoria
- R237 453 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/98, ref HO 2026/11/96. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Financial Accounting
Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Relevant experience in finance will be an added advantage. Computer literate. Competencies And Attributes: Financial training, data analysis, communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks. Innovative and creative. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Understanding of broader Public Service transformation processes. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to network. Integrity and honesty.
Duties:
Render clerical assistance in the financial directives’ office. Update, maintain and distribute financial documents. Update, maintain and distribute FAP manuals. Compile memorandums. Distribution and filing Financial Act and Regulations. Evaluation of FAP, Treasury Regulations, financial circulars etc. Responsible in accordance with Section 45 of the PFMA. Maintenance of communication column on financial matters. Management of assets.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/96