New Government Jobs: Accounting Clerk- Salary Deductions
| Job Title: | Accounting Clerk: Salary Deductions |
| Company: | Western Cape Government |
| Job Reference: | WCG250903-1 |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | Cape Town, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-10-12T16:09 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-10-21T18:08 |
| Salary: | ZAR 228321 - 268950 per year |
Accounting Clerk: Salary Deductions - Job Description
Introduction
The New Government Jobs: Accounting Clerk. Department of Agriculture,
Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to facilitate the control over salary advices, tax matters, Persal deductions and allowances, T&S and maintenance of suspense accounts
Responsibilities
Maintenance over operating systems (PERSAL) and Batch Control (BAS), salary advices and third-party payments; Accounting Policies and Procedures (Journals and Payments), Suspense and Ledger accounts; Reconciliations of Debt accounts, Persal deductions and claim registers; Tax matters; Persal deductions and -allowances; Debt Management.
Competencies Knowledge of the following: Financial background specifically in Public Sector Finance; Planning and Organising; Computer Literacy; PERSAL and BAS; Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration and more specifically of: PFMÆ NTR'S, PTI'S and SCOA How to do basic research/gather information/analysing; Interpretation of policies and procedures; Record keeping procedures. Skills in the following:
Good planning and organisational skills; Problem solving and decision making within the field of work; Good communication skills (speaking, writing and reading); Maintain discipline and dealing with conflict; Able to solve financial problems; Routine verbal exchange of information requiring helpfulness and politeness; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Required Qualifications
Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Mathematics and/or Accounting as passed subjects
How to Apply
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position
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