Finance Clerk: Library Administrative Support Services, Ref No. CAS 19/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render financial support services within the component.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Render Financial Accounting transaction: Receive invoices; Check invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control); Process invoices (capture payments); Filing of all documents; Collection of cash; Perform Bookkeeping support services: Capture all financial transactions; Clear suspense accounts; Record debtors and creditors; Process electronic banking transactions; Compile journals; Render a budget support service: Collect information from budget holders; Compare expenditure against budget; Identify variances; Capture, allocate virements on budgets; Distribute documents with regard to the budget; File all documents; Receive and capture cash payments.

Competencies

Basic knowledge of the following: Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; Insight of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual); Basic financial operating systems such as Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Excel, WORD,PowePoint; Numeracy.

Remuneration

R 237 453- R 279 708 per annum (Salary level 5)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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