Accounting Clerk: Assurance Services

Overview

Accounting clerk needed to provide clerical support for assurance services, financial accounting, bookkeeping and salary administration within the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).
• Competencies: Basic knowledge of the following: financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; insight of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury regulations Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA),Financial Manual; financial operating systems Personnel and Salary System(PERSAL), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS).
• Skills in the following: Numeracy;. Literacy;
• Language skill;
• Computer Skills;
• Planning and organisation;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to perform routine tasks;
• Ability to operate office equipment’s.

Duties

• Render clerical support services with regard to assurance services, and governance, fraud and losses management services;
• Perform general administrative tasks within the Internal Control unit;
• Perform Financial Accounting and Salary Administration support services;
• Perform bookkeeping and budget support services.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries: Mr. D Esau Tel No: 021 483 9633.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS