Accounting Clerk: Salaries, Ref No. DOI 59/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render financial clerical support services within the department.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Receive salary advice; Capture all deductions; Basic Tax; Process invoices (capture payments); Clear suspense accounts; Compile journals and Filing of all documents.

Competencies

A good understanding of the following: Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual); Financial operating systems (PERSAL (Personnel Administration), BAS (Basic Accounting System), LOGIS (Logistical Information System)). Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

R 237 453 - R 279 708 per annum (Salary Level 5)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position.

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