Department of Agriculture (DOA): Administration Clerk - Losses & Claims

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**Overview** This role is for an Administration Clerk specializing in Losses & Claims within the Department of Agriculture (DOA). The Department is inviting unemployed youth to apply for this government entry-level position. The successful candidate will earn a salary of R237 453 per annum (Level 05) and will be based in Gauteng (Pretoria). The reference number for this position is 3/3/1/96/2026. **What you will do** * Administration of losses and claims. * Conduct compliance review on losses and claims invoices. * Ensure cases files are opened, labelled correctly and with supporting documents. * Conduct investigations of losses and claims by liaising with different stakeholders. * Follow-up timeously on any outstanding information. * Compile memos to Legal Services to obtain a legal opinion. * Maintain and update registers for losses and claims. * Clearing of suspense account. * Compile journals to clear the Damage Vehicle Suspense Account. * Prepare reconciliation of processed journals to Losses & Claims Registers for accuracy and completeness. * Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component. * Perform leave administration for component. * Serve as Local Transport Control Officer. * Provide financial administration support services in the component. * Capture and update expenditure in the component. * Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval. * Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. * No experience required. * Degree/Diploma will be Advantageous. * Knowledge of basic accounting principles. * Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collecting statistics. * Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. * Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment. * Job related skills: Good verbal and written communication skills. * Planning and organisation skills. * Computer literacy. * Interpersonal relations. * Flexibility. * Ability to work within a team. **Who should apply** Unemployed youth seeking an entry-level government position who possess a Grade 12 certificate and no prior experience. Ideal candidates will have basic accounting principles knowledge, an understanding of clerical duties, data capturing, computer operation, and statistics collection. Knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Public Service and working procedures is essential. Applicants should also demonstrate good verbal and written communication, planning, organisation, computer literacy, strong interpersonal relations, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively within a team. While not mandatory, a Degree/Diploma is advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.graduates24.com/department-of-agriculture-doa-administration-clerk-losses-claims Source: graduate24

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