finance clerk, Ref No. NCDOH 34/2026

Apply for finance clerk (x1 post) at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of health

Directorate: financial management / facility administration

Province: northern cape

Reference: NCDOH 34/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-06

Salary: R228,321

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 5

Centre: Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital

Minimum Qualification

Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Mathematics or Accountancy passed

Experience Required

Entry Level to 3 years in Public Sector Financial Support Services

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Knowledge of computerized Financial Management Systems (BAS/LOGIS)
  • Basic understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
  • Ability to capture data and collate financial statistics
  • Insight into Public Service financial legislation
  • Proficiency in operating computers and ledger clearing

Requirements

Appropriate experience in Finance; a three-year Tertiary Qualification is an added advantage

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Compile and capture all financial transactions on the system
  • Clear suspense accounts to ensure ledger accuracy
  • Receive, verify, and check invoices for correctness and compliance
  • Reconcile facility expenditure against the approved budget
  • Capture and allocate budget virements and shifts
  • Support Electronic System processes and ensure compliance with prescripts
  • Assist with Interim and Annual Financial Statement (IFS/AFS) reporting
  • Support financial year-end closure tasks
  • Maintain a systematic filing system for all financial documentation

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R228321 per annum (Level 05)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms. R Visagie Tel No: (053) 802 3600

Reference No:

NCDOH 34/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: NCDOH 34/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

These are temporary accounts used to record transactions where there is uncertainty about the final allocation. Clearing them is essential for clean audits at year-end.
Virements refer to the legal transfer of funds from one budget vote/program to another, while shifting is moving funds between sub-programs or economic classifications within the same vote, usually to cover unforeseen shortfalls.
Yes. Shortlisted candidates must undergo a practical exercise. This typically involves capturing data on a spreadsheet or a simulated financial system to test speed and accuracy.

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