Accounting Clerk: Assurance Services

ACCOUNTING CLERK: ASSURANCE SERVICES is listed by DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT. The post is based in Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

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 / Responsibilities

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.

Knowledge, Skills and 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.

Application Instructions

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

Method: Online link

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.

Department Notes

Department Notes

not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. NB: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSOrecruit83@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured Males and African Females, and persons with disability. 8 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr. D Esau Tel No: 021 483 9633.

Required Documents

Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 32 of 2026
• Source pages: 279–280
• Open the DPSA circular PDF