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Finance Clerk Ref No: Recruit 2026/252

Department of Land Reform And Rural Development
DPP: Mmabatho, NationalR237 453 per annum (Level 05), (excluding benefits)FinanceCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/112 : FINANCE CLERK REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/252

SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05), (excluding benefits)

CENTRE : DPP: Mmabatho

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Demonstrable competency in acting

Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Basic

numeracy skills. Knowledge of Financial Accounting dealing with processing

creditors payments and employee’s allowances such as cell phone and S&T.

Ability to work independently without constant supervision. Knowledge of

Public Finance, PERSAL; BAS and LOGIS. Good communication skills, verbal

and written. Planning and organizing skills. Good analytical skills. General

computer literacy and knowledge of programs in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

DUTIES : Process payments of service providers for the unit. Provide support to Financial

Accounting. Manage payment register. Receive all claims and invoices, check

correctness and submit to Director: Administration for approval. Capture S & T

claims and cell phone claims on PERSAL and BAS system. Administer the

petty cash for the office. Submit certified payroll to Head Office on a monthly

basis. Track creditors payments on tracking system. Distribute all finance

related policies and circulars to officials. Adhere to policies and procedures.

Liaise with customers and suppliers. Verify availability of funds and recommend

approval of expenditure. Help with compilation of regional budget. Print and

distribute expenditure reports to different managers.

ENQUIRIES : Flora Kalakgosi Tel No: (018) 381 9041

APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026252@npa.gov.za

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Basic numeracy skills. Knowledge of Financial Accounting dealing with processing creditors payments and employee’s allowances such as cell phone and S&T. Ability to work independently without constant supervision. Knowledge of Public Finance, PERSAL; BAS and LOGIS. Good communication skills, verbal and written. Planning and organizing skills. Good analytical skills. General computer literacy and knowledge of programs in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Duties

Process payments of service providers for the unit. Provide support to Financial Accounting. Manage payment register. Receive all claims and invoices, check correctness and submit to Director: Administration for approval. Capture S & T claims and cell phone claims on PERSAL and BAS system. Administer the petty cash for the office. Submit certified payroll to Head Office on a monthly basis. Track creditors payments on tracking system. Distribute all finance related policies and circulars to officials. Adhere to policies and procedures. Liaise with customers and suppliers. Verify availability of funds and recommend approval of expenditure. Help with compilation of regional budget. Print and distribute expenditure reports to different managers.

How to apply

e mail: Recruit2026252@npa.gov.za To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Survey Technician with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/149 for the Directorate: Examination Services: KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) has reference. Applicants are advised that applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post149@dlrrd.gov.za. The closing date has been extended to 31 July 2026. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Recruit2026252@npa.gov.za