About the Role
The Department of Higher Education and Training is seeking a dedicated Senior Accounting Clerk: Salary Payments and Deductions to join its team in Pretoria. This vital role plays a key part in ensuring that salary-related transactions for departmental officials are managed efficiently and confidentially. The successful candidate will contribute to the financial integrity of the department by meticulously handling documents and ensuring accuracy in capturing payments and deductions.
Working within the heart of Pretoria, this position not only supports the smooth operation of payroll functions but also enhances the overall financial management of public service in South Africa. By assisting with the timely processing of salary payments, overtime claims, and other financial transactions, the Senior Accounting Clerk helps maintain trust in the public service and supports the livelihoods of many individuals who serve the community.
About the Department
The Department of Higher Education and Training is committed to providing equitable access to quality education and training opportunities across South Africa. Its mission is to enhance the country’s skills base and foster an educated workforce, which is essential for economic growth and social development. Working in this department means being part of a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the future of South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Capture salary-related transactions on PERSAL and BAS for departmental officials
- Process payments for supplementary claims such as overtime and sessional allowances
- Handle garnishee orders and cancellations of deductions
- Manage travel and subsistence claims for local and foreign trips
- Check and capture salary claims accurately
- Distribute PERSAL Item Analysis reports to financial institutions and file them monthly
- Calculate and capture leave and lump-sum payments
- Respond to inquiries related to salary payments and deductions
- Assist with the maintenance of a register for salary payments and deductions
- Support audit queries concerning 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 will be an advantage
- Attributes such as friendliness, trustworthiness, and a keen eye for accuracy
How to Apply
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website and following the easy prompts/instructions.
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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 of 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.
