Administrative Clerk: Finance

In brief

Overview This is an editorial rewrite of a job advertisement for an Administrative Clerk: Finance within the Department of Higher Education and Training, specifically located at the Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Kathu Campus. The role is an entry-level position at Salary Level 05, offering R237,453 per annum, focusing on providing essential financial and administrative support. The reference number for this position is NCRTVET/797/10/2026/SUP/GASS/KAT/02. What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of financial and administrative duties, including: * Providing financial transaction processing and administration. * Providing expenditure administration support. * Providing revenue and receipting administration support. * Performing financial reconciliations and record maintenance. * Providing financial administration support for budgeting and reporting. * Providing general financial and administrative support. Requirements (from the original advert) * A recognised National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification. * Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail for handling data capturing, record-keeping, and reconciliation tasks. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * Digital literate and competent in Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Teams. * Reliability: Be punctual and dependable. * **Competencies:** * Understanding of public sector financial administration. * Familiarity with basic accounting principles. * Knowledge of financial policies and procedures. * Basic understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related financial management prescripts. * Familiarity with record management and filing procedures, as well as computerised financial systems. * Competence in financial administration and transactional processing. * Strong numerical skills and accuracy in data capturing. * Ability to perform financial and receipting reconciliations. * Effective record-keeping and filing skills. * Good communication and interpersonal skills for attending to financial enquiries with a client service focus. Who should apply This is an entry-level position where no prior formal experience is strictly required for appointment on Salary Level 5. However, practical exposure to a financial or administrative environment will be considered a strong foundation. Candidates with practical experience in general office administration, data capturing, or handling financial documents (such as invoices, claims, and payment requests) will have an advantage. Experience assisting with revenue tracking, receipting, or routine record maintenance is also beneficial. An added advantage will be given to candidates holding a relevant certificate, diploma, or higher qualification in Financial Management, Accounting, Public Management, or Business Administration. Prior working experience in a finance or administrative division within a public TVET college, higher education institution, or public sector environment will also be advantageous, as will practical experience with computerized financial management systems (such as BAS, Pastel, or institutional ERP systems). Ideal candidates should be punctual, dependable, possess strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, and be digitally literate. They should also demonstrate an understanding of public sector financial administration, basic accounting principles, financial policies (including PFMA), and be familiar with record management and computerised financial systems. Competence in financial administration, transactional processing, and reconciliations, along with good client-focused communication and interpersonal skills, is also sought. Deadline 20 November 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-ncrtvet-797-10-2026-sup-gass-kat-02 Source: govpage

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At a glance

• Microsoft Excel
• Sage / Pastel
• Data entry

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