Accounting Clerk

About this post

The Department of Employment and Labour is looking for 2 people for the post of Accounting Clerk in Pretoria. It is a permanent post, paying R237 453 per annum.

Where you will work: Compensation Fund, Pretoria

Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF level 4) as recognised by SAQA.
• No experience.
• Knowledge: Compensation Fund policies, procedure and Processes.
• Customer service (Batho Pele principles).
• COIDA.
• Financial control processes.
• Accounts payable prescripts and processes.
• Data capturing.
• Stakeholder and customers.
• Legislative Requirements: PFMA.
• National Treasury Regulations.
• Skills: Computer Literacy.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Interpersonal relations.
• Data and records management.
• Telephone Skills and Etiquette.
• Problem solving and decision making.

What you’ll do

• Attend to accounts payable and claims processes.
• Receive invoice notification for goods received.
• Provide accounting and administrative support to the sub-directorate.

Tips before you apply

• Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
• Quote the reference number HR5/1/2/3/45 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
• Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
• Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.