About the Role
The National Treasury is seeking an Administrative Officer to join its dedicated team at the National Head Office in Pretoria, South Africa. This vital role focuses on managing the financial transactions associated with salary payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established guidelines. The Administrative Officer will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of the public service payroll system, directly impacting the livelihoods of countless government employees and their families throughout the nation.
In this role, you will administer payments that exceed Automatic Clearing Bureau (ACB) limits, check salary runs on the PERSAL system, and address any salary-related queries that arise. Your work is essential for upholding the standards of financial management within the public sector, thereby fostering trust within the communities we serve. By ensuring that salaries are processed accurately and efficiently, you will contribute significantly to the overall mission of the National Treasury and its commitment to responsible governance.
About the Department
The National Treasury plays a crucial role in South Africa’s economic governance, overseeing the country’s financial resources and ensuring sound fiscal management. Its mission includes the development and implementation of policies that promote economic stability and growth, ultimately benefiting all South Africans. Working within the National Treasury means being part of a dynamic team that drives financial accountability and transparency across government departments.
Joining this department offers a unique opportunity to be part of a critical institution that shapes the financial landscape of the country. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to public service and making a positive difference in the lives of citizens.
What You’ll Do
- Administer payments that exceed ACB limits effectively and efficiently.
- Check and verify supplementary and salary runs on the PERSAL system.
- Manage access security violations related to PERSAL.
- Receive and process Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) reports from National Treasury.
- Address salary-related queries, ensuring timely resolution.
- Register System Change Control (SCC) for identified technical discrepancies.
- Oversee financial transactions awaiting authorization and identify any suspicious allowances.
- Collaborate with the Salary Controller on transaction reports and authorization processes.
- Manage performance information, human resources, finances, and assets within the department.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or a relevant qualification.
- 1-2 years of experience working with the PERSAL system.
- Successful completion of the PERSAL course is mandatory.
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with relevant software.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures that govern public service.
- Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to liaise effectively with clients and other stakeholders.
- Strong report writing, project management, and analytical skills.
- A commitment to professionalism, integrity, creativity, and innovative thinking.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.1-2 years’ experience in PERSAL.
Successfully passed the PERSAL course.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge regulations, policies and procedures, resolutions and acts.
Good communication, excellent planning and organizing skills.
Good liaison skills with other role players/clients, report writing, project management, analytical, rational decision making and interpersonal skills.
Professionalism and Integrity.
Creativity and innovative thinking.
Job Duties
Administer the payments exceeding ACB (Automatic Clearing Bureau) limits.Check payments of every supplementary and salary runs on PERSAL.
Administer the access security violations on PERSAL.
Received Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) reports from National Treasury.
Attend to all salary related queries and register System change Control (SCC) on identified system technical discrepancies.
Receive salary queries forwarded to the Salary Controller.
Attend to all financial transactions awaiting authorization and identify suspicious allowances not applicable.
Receive report of transactions awaiting authorization from Salary Controller.
Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
