Accounting Clerk: Financial Accounting (Payments)

29/2026 Department: Western Cape Provincial Government Centre: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. Salary: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05) Reference: WCMD DUTIES Render Financial Accounting support services; Provide payment office clerical support services within the component; Render support with reporting responsibilities; Provide financial administration support services in the component. 260 ENQUIRIES Mr S Soko Tel No: (021) 483 5015 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 NOTE 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 Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Grade 12 (Senior certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; understanding of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (PFMA, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR’s), Prefencial Procurement Policy Framework (PPPFA), Financial Manual); Financial operating systems, Personnel and Salary System (PERSAL), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logical Information System (LOGIS); Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the work environment. Skills in the following: Computer; Planning and Organising; Language; Good Verbal and Written Communication; Basic Numeracy; Reporting; Job Knowledge; Interpersonal Relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of Figures; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment; Ability to work under pressure.