DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT: CHIEF ACCOUNTING CLERK

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT: CHIEF ACCOUNTING CLERK

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

APPLICATIONS : Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries
and the Environment, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 3 Martin Hammerschlag Way, Fore trust Building, Foreshore, Cape Town or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026, 16:00
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Management

NOTE : must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public
Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only,
to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an
application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or
attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post
on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with
the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior
Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the
interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications
evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants
from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s
equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence
will be limited to successful candidates only.

Short-listed candidates will be
subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for
employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status;
Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification
verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the
Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms
of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training
Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April
2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a
successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as
endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.

The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into
SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/.Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be
subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical
elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the
Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial
competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the
implementation of competency-based assessments.

The person appointed to
this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of
performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves
the right not to make an appointment. By submitting the employment
application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your
personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the
department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and
subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful.
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POST 01/27 : CHIEF ACCOUNTING CLERK REF NO: FIM13/2025
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town (Foretrust Building)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) or higher in Accounting/Financial Management or
relevant equivalent qualification. Experience of 1 year in revenue management
or relevant field. Experience in ORACLE and MAST financial systems.
Knowledge of Revenue management processes, strategic planning,
accounting and business practices. Sufficient knowledge of specific computer
software packages. Knowledge of the relevant legislations (PFMA, Treasury
Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, GRAP, GAAP and Accrual
Accounting). Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under
pressure.

DUTIES : Ensure bank deposit payments are captured accurately and timeously on
financial system, continuous monitoring of unreconciled bank statement lines
and unreconciled receipt, perform daily receipt reconciliation, review and
submit all reconciliation relate to bank deposits. Processing of debit and credit
memo and/or journals, monitor incomplete invoices, monitor and maintain the
unapplied and unresolved receipts register. Verify levy compliant of fishing
rights holders, manage and distribution of incoming levies, ensure levies are
captured accurately, conduct levy verification and issuing of levy clearance
letter. Perform levies and landing reconciliation at the end of the fishing season.
Supervise the debt collection: issuing of letter of demands and handing over
the non-responsive debtors to the state attorney. Assist with the compilation of
revenue month-end reports. Assist with preparation of year-end processes and
compilation of lead schedules for Annual Financial Statements (AFS). Attend
to general enquiries relate to revenue management of MLRF.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Zamuxolo Qhanqisa Tel No: (021) 402 3554 / 082 782 7173
APPLICATIONS : FIM13-2025@dffe.gov.za