Finance Clerk at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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Overview This role is for a Finance Clerk within the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The department's mission is to strengthen cooperation among all spheres of government, support and build the capacity of local governance institutions, and facilitate and coordinate stakeholder engagement to achieve people-centred, accelerated service delivery. The position is available in either Umkhanyakude or Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal, and falls under the Finance / Accounting / Audit job field. What you will do The successful candidate will render accounting services to the Local House of Traditional Leaders and Traditional Councils in the district. Key responsibilities include: * Render financial services. * Render payment services for Traditional Councils and Local Houses. * Render administrative and financial support to Traditional Councils and Local Houses. * Render administrative support on trust accounts. * Provide support with the management of assets of Traditional Councils and Local Houses. Requirements (from the original advert) * Possession of a Senior Certificate/Grade 12 /NQF Level 4. * No experience required. * A valid driver’s licence. * Knowledge of IsiZulu and African Culture. * Knowledge of Administrative processes. * Knowledge of financial/ accounting functions. * Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices. * Ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics. * Knowledge of SCM principles. * Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. * Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. * Knowledge of Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act. * Knowledge of Public Service Act. * Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. * Knowledge of Labour Relations Act. * Knowledge of basic financial operating system (e.g., PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS). * Policy analysis skills. * Planning skills. * Decision making skills. * Problem solving skills. * Numerical skills. * Financial Accounting/management skills. * Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Government organizations and Private sector. * Good computer literacy in MS Office. Who should apply Candidates should possess a Senior Certificate/Grade 12/NQF Level 4 and a valid driver's licence. No prior experience is required. Ideal applicants will have a foundational understanding of financial and accounting functions, administrative processes, and relevant government legislation (SCM principles, Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, etc.). Proficiency in IsiZulu and African Culture, along with basic knowledge of financial operating systems and MS Office, is essential. The role requires individuals with strong policy analysis, planning, decision-making, problem-solving, numerical, and communication skills, capable of rendering comprehensive financial and administrative support. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/finance-clerk-kwazulu-natal-department-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs Source: myjobmag

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