Accounting Clerk: Expenditure Control

About this post

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for an Accounting Clerk: Expenditure Control in National. It is a permanent post, paying R237 453 per annum.

Section: Directorate: Financial Accounting

Where you will work: National Head Office

Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• No experience required.
• Previous experience in finance environment will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Competencies And Attributes: Financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. Knowledge of the uniform filing system.
• Knowledge of memoranda, fax and letter format.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

What you’ll do

• Handle all aspects by ensuring correctness and timeous payments of suppliers and financial procedures with regard to capturing of face value documents.
• Exercise control over BAS input documents.
• Assist with clearing inter- responsibility accounts.
• General office administration.
• The incumbent will liaise with the relevant bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks.
• Execute the responsibilities of official as stipulated in Section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act.
• Management of assets.

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 HO 2026/11/93 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.