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Accounting Clerk: Exchequer Control
Directorate: Financial Accounting
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Accounting clerk at National Head Office, Financial Accounting. Handles warrant vouchers, bank accounts and BAS input documents. Suits people with Grade 12 who are computer literate. No experience nee
- The job is an Accounting Clerk post in Exchequer Control, in the Financial Accounting directorate.
- Main duties include warrant vouchers, control of official bank accounts, and BAS input documents.
- You also help clear asset and liability accounts, answer telephone queries, faxes and letters, and manage assets.
- You need a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification and be computer literate. No experience is required. Knowledge of BAS is an added advantage.
- You need good verbal and written communication, and the ability to work independently, in a team, under pressure, and with confidential matters.
- The post is based at National Head Office and pays R237 453 per year.
- The advert does not state a closing date. Enquiries can be made to Ms NS Khumalo or Ms TP Ngobeni.
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Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- Computer literate.
- No experience required.
- Knowledge of BAS will be an added advantage.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Knowledge of financial accounting processes and procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle confidential matters.
Duties
- Handle all aspects with regard warrant vouchers.
- Control over official banking accounts including amendments.
- Control over BAS input documents.
- Assist with clearance of asset and liability accounts.
- Handling of telephone queries, faxes and letters.
- Liaise with the relevant bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks.
- Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act.
- Management of assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 53 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/96: ACCOUNTING CLERK: EXCHEQUER CONTROL REF NO: HO 2026/11/94 Directorate: Financial Accounting SALARY: R237 453 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Computer literate. No experience required. Knowledge of BAS will be an added advantage. Competencies And Attributes: Ability to work independently and in a team. Good communication (verbal and written) skills. Knowledge of financial accounting processes and procedures. Ability to work under pressure and handle confidential matters. DUTIES: Handle all aspects with regard warrant vouchers. Control over official banking accounts including amendments. Control over BAS input documents. Assist with clearance of asset and liability accounts. Handling of telephone queries, faxes and letters. Liaise with the relevant bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks. Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act. Management of assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.