finance clerk (production), Ref No. 51/02/2026

Apply for finance clerk (production) at department of department of transport. Closing date 2026-02-27.

Job Summary

Department: department of transport

Directorate: expenditure management services

Province: eastern cape

Reference: 51/02/2026

Closing Date: 2026-02-27

Salary: R228,321 - R268,950

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 5

Centre: Chris Hani

Minimum Qualification

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).

Experience Required

Financial Accounting and Salary Administration

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Basic knowledge of Public Service financial legislation (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, DORA)
  • Proficiency in financial operating systems such as BAS, PERSAL, or LOGIS
  • High level of numeracy and aptitude for figures
  • Accuracy in data capturing
  • Basic financial reporting and collation of statistics
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

  • No experience required
  • Previous exposure to a financial administration environment will be an advantage
  • Familiarity with basic data capturing and financial statistics.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Execute financial accounting transactions including receiving, verifying, and processing invoices for payment
  • Maintain robust internal controls through document verification and systematic filing
  • Provide comprehensive salary administration support by processing salary advices, bonuses, and statutory deductions
  • Perform bookkeeping services including supplier payments, creditor reconciliations, and clearing of suspense accounts
  • Record debtors and creditors and process electronic banking transactions via BAS/LOGIS
  • Compile and capture financial journals
  • Assist in budget support services by collecting expenditure data, identifying variances against budgets, and capturing authorized virements
  • Facilitate cash collection and the recording of cash payments.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R228321 - R268950 per annum (Level 5)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms. H. Magengelele / Ms. N. Palele 043 604 7674 / 7539 / 7572 / 7504. 287 e-recruitment technical enquiries: www.ectransport.gov.za NOTE: In terms of Departmental EE targets, preference will be given Coloured Males/Females, Indian Males/ Females and White Males/ Females and People with disability.

Reference No:

51/02/2026

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: 51/02/2026
  • 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

This involves processing monthly salary advices, ensuring bonuses and adjustments are captured correctly, and managing all third-party deductions while maintaining a strict filing system for audit purposes.
Candidates should have a basic understanding of government financial operating systems, specifically BAS (Basic Accounting System), PERSAL (Personnel and Salary System), and LOGIS (Logistical Information System).
No, the minimum requirement is a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12). While a degree or diploma in Finance is not mandatory, having 'Aptitude for figures' and basic knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations is essential for the role.

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