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Accounting Clerk: Financial Policies and Directives
Directorate: Financial Accounting
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Accounting clerk in the Financial Directives office at National Head Office. Gives clerical support and handles financial documents, manuals and regulations. Suits people with Grade 12 and an interest
- Give clerical support in the financial directives office.
- Update, maintain and distribute financial documents and FAP manuals.
- Compile memorandums and file the Financial Act and Regulations.
- Evaluate FAP, Treasury Regulations and financial circulars, and manage assets.
- Must have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification. No experience is required, but finance experience is an advantage. You must be computer literate.
- Useful knowledge includes the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
- Based at National Head Office. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589. The text does not state a closing date or how to apply.
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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.
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 54 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/98: ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCIAL POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES REF NO: HO 2026/11/96 Directorate: Financial Accounting SALARY: R237 453 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office 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. 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.