Accounting Clerk

The South African Department of Employment & Labour; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Labour is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable/ Admin Officer to support the sub-directorate. The role involves processing invoices, handling claims, and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with SAQA-recognised standards.

Requirements include a Grade 12 certificate and knowledge of PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, and Batho Pele principles. Walk-in and online closing are on 13 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate (NQF level 4) recognised by SAQA.
• Knowledge of Compensation Fund policies, procedures and processes.
• Understanding of PFMA and National Treasury Regulations.
• Data capturing and records management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compensation Fund policies

Batho Pele principles (customer care)

COIDA compliance

Financial controls

Accounts payable processes

Data capturing

Stakeholder management

PFMA

National Treasury Regulations

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Data and records management

Telephone etiquette

Problem solving and decision making

Education

Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)

Job description

REQUIREMENTS : 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.

DUTIES : Attend to accounts payable and claims processes. Receive invoice notification

for goods received. Provide accounting and administrative support to the sub-directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms D Mogakala, Cell: 071 613 1702

NOTE : EE target-Priority will be given to Persons with disability, Indians and Whites.

CLOSING DATE : 13 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).

The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).

ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the advertised post of Personnel Officer with Ref No: HR4/4/1/13 for Provincial Office: East London is withdrawn. The post was advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 dated 16 October 2026 with closing date of 30 October 2026.