About the Role
The Department of Human Settlements is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Finance Clerk Production at its Head Office in East London. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient management of Human Settlements Conditional Grants, which are instrumental in supporting community development projects across South Africa. By joining this team, you will contribute to the financial integrity of essential services, thereby making a meaningful impact in the lives of South African citizens.
As a Finance Clerk Production, your day-to-day responsibilities will include providing clerical support in various financial operations, capturing claims, and ensuring compliance with payment verifications. Your meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills will help maintain accurate financial records, which are crucial for the successful implementation of housing projects. This role not only fosters personal growth and development but also enhances the overall welfare of communities in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Human Settlements is committed to creating sustainable human settlements and improving the quality of life for all South Africans. Its mandate includes the provision of adequate housing and infrastructure, ensuring that communities are inclusive and well-supported. Working in this department means being part of a passionate team dedicated to addressing housing challenges and promoting social equity, making it a fulfilling place for anyone looking to contribute to public service.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clerical support in the management of Human Settlements Conditional Grants.
- Capture claims and verify payments for compliance with regulations.
- Prepare and submit project payments for authorisation.
- Compile compliance reports and assist in the preparation of journals.
- Draw and file BAS expenditure reports and journals after processing.
- Reconcile BAS and project payments to ensure accuracy.
- Manage records and handle payment stubs, ensuring they are sorted and filed correctly.
- Provide necessary information to auditors and internal/external stakeholders.
What You’ll Need
- A National Senior Certificate/NQF level 4 with accounting as a subject.
- Knowledge of Public Finance and Grants Frameworks.
- Understanding of Human Settlements policy and legislative environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to write reports.
- Financial and analytical skills with a capability to work effectively in a team.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
National Senior Certificate/NQF level 4 with accounting as a subject and no experience.Knowledge of Public Finance and Grants Frameworks, Human Settlements policy and legislative environment.
Good communication skills, report writing, financial and analytical as well as the ability to work in a team.
Job Duties
Provide clerical support in the management of Human Settlements Conditional Grants.Receive payments for capturing.
Verify payments for compliance.
Capture claims on Basic Accounting System.
Submit project payments for authorisation.
Provide clerical support in the compilation of Compliance Reports.
Compile journals.
Capture the journals on Basic Accounting System.
Draw BAS expenditure reports.
File journals after processing.
Provide clerical support in the reconciliation of BAS and project payments.
Receive payment stubs.
Verify the correctness of amounts and banking details.
Attach stubs and sort in numerical order.
Reconcile BAS paid payments with Housing Subsidy System.
Records management.
Request for Electronic Bank Transfers (EBT) payment lists.
Sort payments numerically.
File the payments.
Receive RFI’s and provide information to auditors, Internal and/or External stakeholders.
