Accounting Clerk: Financial Management

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**Overview** This role is for an Accounting Clerk within the Financial Management Directorate of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). The position is based at the National Head Office and offers an annual salary of R237 453. It is an entry-level opportunity as no prior experience is required, with appointment falling under the Public Service Act. **What you will do** The successful candidate will provide clerical support for the Directorate: Management Accounting. This involves compiling and coordinating clerical activities to ensure smooth administrative operations. Key tasks include assisting with budget planning and expenditure monitoring, acting as a user clerk to capture and verify transactions within departmental systems, and ensuring proper tracking, filing, and retrieval of documentation in compliance with audit and financial regulations. The role also requires assisting in the updating and maintenance of the asset register, supporting asset verification processes, facilitating movement forms, and coordinating asset disposal procedures according to policy. General office administration support, maintaining duty registers, processing leave applications, handling miscellaneous personnel information, processing staff claims, obtaining quotations, exercising inventory control, requisitioning supplies, and managing assets are also part of the responsibilities. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. * No experience required. * Previous experience in a finance environment will be an added advantage. * Computer Literate. * Competencies And Attributes: * Knowledge of DCS financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. * Knowledge of the DCS uniform filing system. * Knowledge of memoranda, fax and letter format. * Good written and verbal communication skills. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for individuals with a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification, including those with no prior work experience. Ideal candidates should be computer literate and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of DCS financial policies, the DCS uniform filing system, and various document formats (memoranda, fax, letter) is also expected. Candidates with previous experience in a finance environment would be at an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-correctional-services-dcs-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-ho-2026-11-95 Source: govpage

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