Accounting Clerk: Financial Policies And Directives

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**Overview** This role is for an Accounting Clerk within the Financial Accounting Directorate at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) National Head Office. The position, with reference number HO 2026/11/96, focuses on supporting financial policies and directives. The annual salary for this position is R237,453. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include providing clerical assistance in the financial directives’ office, updating, maintaining, and distributing financial documents and FAP manuals, and compiling memorandums. The role also involves the distribution and filing of Financial Acts and Regulations, evaluation of FAP, Treasury Regulations, and financial circulars, and ensuring compliance with Section 45 of the PFMA. Further duties include maintaining a communication column on financial matters and managing assets. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. * No experience required. * Computer literate. * Financial training. * Data analysis skills. * Communication skills. * Problem-solving skills. * Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. * Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks. * Innovative and creative. * Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. * Understanding of broader Public Service transformation processes. * Good interpersonal relations. * Ability to network. * Integrity and honesty. **Who should apply** Candidates holding a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification and who are computer literate are encouraged to apply, as no prior experience is required. The ideal applicant will possess financial training, data analysis, communication, and problem-solving skills. They should also have knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, demonstrate an ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, and be innovative and creative. Furthermore, a strong understanding of the Public Service policy and legislative framework, as well as broader Public Service transformation processes, is expected. Essential attributes include good interpersonal relations, the ability to network, integrity, and honesty. **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-2026-11-96 Source: govpage

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