Finance Clerk

Published: 11 July 2025

📋Job Overview

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey in public service? Here’s your chance to join the Department of Education at the Perdekop Campus as a Finance Clerk! This entry-level position is perfect for young South Africans eager to jumpstart their careers while making a meaningful impact in their community. In this dynamic role, you will support the financial operations of the campus by actively monitoring the budget and administering petty cash. Your daily tasks will include verifying appointment requests, completing necessary forms, and ordering essential office supplies. You will also keep accurate records of all financial transactions, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the campus’s financial processes. By managing payroll and conducting monthly reconciliations, you will directly contribute to the smooth running of the campus’s financial affairs. Why does this role matter? As a Finance Clerk, you will play a vital part in ensuring that the educational environment remains well-funded and operational. Your work supports not only the staff and administration but also the students who rely on these resources for their learning experience. By managing financial processes, you help create a stable and effective educational system that benefits the entire community. This position is an excellent opportunity for young individuals seeking stability in their careers. Government jobs, such as this one in the public service sector, offer not only job security but also the chance to gain invaluable professional experience. You will develop essential financial skills and knowledge that will serve you well throughout your career, alongside the potential for training and personal growth. Joining the Department of Education as a Finance Clerk means becoming part of a dedicated team that strives to enhance the educational landscape in South Africa. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to contribute positively to your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Don’t miss out on this chance to kickstart your career in the public sector! { “recommended_category”: “Business, Finance & Administration”, “detected_provinces”: [“Mpumalanga”] }

📋 Job Details

💰 Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05), (plus benefits)
📍 Location: Perdekop Campus
📧 Applications: The Acting Human Resource Manager; Gert Sibande TVET College; P. O. Box 3475; Standerton, 2430, email: applications@gscollege.edu.za or Hand
❓ Enquiries: Mr BJ Dlongolo Tel No: (017) 712 9040

📝Requirements

Matric (Grade 12) certificate with Accounting or Level 4 Certificate in Finance, Economics and Accounting, A minimum one (1) year work experience in Finance Environment will be an advantage, Driver’s licence will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Basic knowledge of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, PSA, PSR, Financial Manual), Knowledge of basic financial operating systems ( ITS etc.).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Provide support in monitoring the budget of the Campus, Administer petty cash for the Campus, Monitor office orders, Verify invigilators and registration appointment requests against timetables and do calculations, Complete S&T, reconciliations and payment forms, Order stationery and office equipment for the Campus, Keep register in the unit for all invoices, payments, petty cash, Compile payroll for the campus and conduct monthly reconciliation.

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