DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE: ACCOUNTING CLERK (X25 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE: ACCOUNTING CLERK (X25 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and
faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must
be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service
Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link:
https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received
using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which
must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be
accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’
training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above
instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for
more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the
documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If
an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.

Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than
one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered
for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts.
Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application
documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to
Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset
record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful
candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of
appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and
research output. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must
be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score
both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The
competency assessment will be limited to successful candidates in the
interview process only.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel
suitability checks (pre-employment screening) which may include social media
profiles checks. A successful candidate will have to undergo a full security
vetting while in the employ of the department and negative outcome shall nullify
employment contract. Failure to submit the required documents will result in
your application not being considered. Successful candidates will be required
to disclose their financial interests within one (1) month of appointment.

Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months
after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to
the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be
acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates
only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person
indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on
probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.
OTHER POSTS

POST 32/05 : ACCOUNTING CLERK: PRODUCTION (X25 POSTS)
Financial Management Division
Directorate: Stores, Services and Related Payments (DSSRP)

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : FASC Durban Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/01 (X3 Posts)
FASO Ladysmith Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/02
FASC Mtubatuba Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/03
FASC Lohathla Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/04
FASC Polokwane Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/05 (X3 Posts)
FASC Makhado Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/06
FASC Thohoyandou, Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/07
FASC Port Elizabeth Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/08
FASC Umtata Ref No: FMD/31/32/36/09
FASC Garrison Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/10 (X4 Posts)
FASC Hoedspruit Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/11
FASC Potchefstroom Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/12
FASC Klipdrift Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/13
FASC Wonderboom Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/14
FASC Kimberley Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/15
FASC Youngsfiled Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/16
FASC MOD Ref No: FMD/31/32/26/17 (X2 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Accounting or
Mathematics as subjects. No experience. Valid Driver’s License. Special
requirements / Skills needed: Basic knowledge of financial and accounting
processes. Computer literate in MS Office software packages (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint). Ability in understanding, interpreting and correctly applying
financial policies and prescripts. Ability to effectively liaise and communicate
with clients. Decisive and persevering in terms of task finalisation. Willing to be
detached to Satellite Offices across geographical boundaries. Perform cash
administration duties as cashier, in Rand and Foreign currency. Perform
general administrative functions and archiving / filing / safekeeping of all
accounting documentation. Basic knowledge of contract management and
supply chain management process. Sound Knowledge and understanding of
PFMA, Treasury Regulations, National Treasury practice notes on supply chain
processes (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Knowledge of
basic financial operating systems (FMS, PERSOL, PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS etc)

DUTIES : Strictly apply policies, prescriptions and regulation. Performing of cashier
duties by paying out of cash advances. Receipt of State monies into the
paymaster General Account (PMG). Receive cash from client and verify or
correctness in terms of the purpose of the payment. Issue an official receipt.
Accurate allocation of Revenue. Timely preparation and capturing of deposits
on FMS and securely dispatching of deposits to the bank. Safekeeping and
issuing of Face Value Documents (FVD). Archiving of Accounting documents,
Safekeeping of payment and other accounting documentation for audit
purposes. Utilise the Financial Management System (FMS) to regularly record
all accounting transactions and do enquiries, administering of claims on the
central Advance System and capturing of all related accounting transactions
on FMS. Confirmation of Telkom accounts and assisting with general
administration and accounting functions at the FASC. Scrutinise, verify, register
and couple medical and supplier invoices for payment.

ENQUIRIES : Ms C.L. Cele Tel No: (012) 392 2892
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted through the post to: Financial Management
Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria,
0001 or email to Recruit2FMD@dod.mil.za or Recruit3FMD@dod.mil.za In
case where applicants are stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be
hand-delivered to: Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must
be placed in wooden post box number 5 at Reception. Please use reference
number not post number.