Department of Agriculture is hiring Finance Clerk: Apply with Grade 12

Exciting Job Opportunity at the Department of Agriculture: Seeking a Finance Clerk

For applicants seeking employment in the agricultural sector, there is an exciting opportunity on offer from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. They are looking to hire a Finance Clerk with a minimum requirement of a Grade 12 Certificate. Interested candidates have until 16:00 on 02 October 2023 to put in their applications.

A Closer Look at the Finance Clerk Position

Requirements for the Role

The ideal candidate for this role must have a Grade 12 Certificate. Apart from educational qualifications, applicants should have some basic knowledge of financial functions and practices, as well as possess the ability to capture data, operate a computer, and collate financial statistics.

Furthermore, noteworthy financial legislation procedures and Treasury Regulations, such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public Service Act (PSA), the Public Service Regulations (PSR), and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) are other inclinations the applicant is expected to be knowledgeable about. A basic understanding of financial operating systems such as Personnel and Salary Administration System (PERSAL), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS) would be of great advantage.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in planning, organization, use of computer systems, fluency in language, effective communication (both verbal and written), and basic numeracy are crucial skills required for this job role. The candidate must also exhibit attributes such as flexibility, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and ability to perform routine tasks. The ability to operate office equipment, ensuring accuracy and possessing aptitude with figures will also enhance the candidate’s success in the role.

Main Duties

The selected candidate will be responsible for handling a variety of tasks. Some of the main duties include rendering financial accounting transactions, checking invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control), and processing invoices. The candidate will also have the responsibility of collecting cash and performing salary administration support services.

In a bid to maintain an organized system, adequate bookkeeping support services are also a part of the job role. The post holder will also be charged with capturing all financial transactions, recovering suspense accounts, recording debts and creditors and processing electronic banking transactions amongst other duties.

Enquiries related to this position can be addressed to Ms. SH Sambo via Tel: (012) 312 8861.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants can download the editable Z83 Form here

Submitted forms can be posted to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083.

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development specifically encourages applications from African, Coloured and Indian Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females as well as Persons with disabilities.

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