About the Role
The Department of Higher Education and Training is looking for a dedicated Finance Clerk: Salary Control to join its team in Pretoria. This role is vital in ensuring that salary-related transactions for departmental officials are managed efficiently and confidentially. By maintaining accurate financial records and processing various salary claims, the Finance Clerk plays a crucial role in supporting the financial integrity of the department, which ultimately impacts educators and learners across South Africa.
In this position, you will be entrusted with tasks that require attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality. You will handle a range of financial documents, ensuring that all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Your contributions will have a direct effect on the morale and support of employees within the department, as well as the overall functionality of public service.
About the Department
The Department of Higher Education and Training is committed to promoting and enhancing education and training in South Africa. Its mission includes improving access and success in higher education, fostering skills development, and ensuring that the education system meets the needs of the economy and society. Working in this department means being part of a meaningful journey that shapes the future of South Africa through education and training.
What You’ll Do
- Capture salary-related transactions using PERSAL and BAS systems
- Process payments for supplementary claims, including overtime and allowances
- Manage garnishee orders and cancellations of deductions
- Capture travel and subsistence claims accurately
- Check and verify salary claims to ensure correctness
- Distribute PERSAL Item Analysis reports to financial institutions
- Maintain filing systems for salary-related documents and reports
- Assist with audit queries related to salary payments and deductions
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or NCV certificate with accounting as a passed subject
- A minimum of one to two years’ relevant experience is advantageous
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial information
- Friendly and trustworthy demeanor to uphold confidentiality
- Effective communication skills to respond to inquiries related to salary matters
How to Apply
Please find the application instructions below.
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Requirements
A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or NCV certificate with accounting as a passed subject.A minimum of one to two years’ relevant experience will be an added advantage.
Other Attributes/Skills: Friendly, trustworthy and accuracy.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to handle documents and information with strict confidentiality.The responsibilities of the appointee will entail the capturing of salary related transactions on PERSAL and BAS for Departmental officials, the capturing of payments of supplementary claims such as overtime, sessional allowances and advances, the instating of garnishee orders, the cancellation of deductions such as insurance policies, the capturing of Local and Foreign travel and subsistence claims, the checking and capturing of salary claims, the distribution of PERSAL Item Analysis reports to Financial Institutions and the filing of these reports on a monthly basis, the calculation and capturing of leave and lump sum payments and responding to enquiries related to this function, Filing of salary related documents.
Assisting with keeping a register for salary payments and deductions.
Assisting with Audit Queries concerning salary payments and deductions.
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All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
