Finance Clerk

Department of Higher Education and Training · 5 days ago
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This job closed on Nov 7, 2026 It was open for 4 days. Department of Higher Education and Training has 24 other roles open.
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$14k – $17k per year (gross)
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp

Removed from the employer's board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.

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Department of Higher Education and Training

The Department of Higher Education and Training is the South African national government department responsible for universities, technical and vocational colleges and skills development. It hires supply chain, finance, human resources and ICT staff at its head office. The department is headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa.
dhet.gov.za · HQ: Pretoria, South Africa · Higher Education · Public Administration & Local Government
  • Department: Department of Higher Education and Training
  • Salary: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 0 5), Plus benefits
  • Centre: Head Office
  • Closing date: 6 November 2026
Requirements

A grade 12 certificate plus National Diploma in Financial Management / Financial Accounting or any other relevant qualification. 1-2 years’ experience financial management environment. Competencies: Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics. Basic knowledge of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and treasury regulations (PFMA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (Coltech, Sage etc) Skills: Computer skills; Planning and organizing; Good verbal and written communication; Basic numeracy skills; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment; Flexibility; Interpersonal Relations; Accuracy; Aptitudes of figures.

Duties

Receive invoices. Check invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control). Process invoices (e.g. capture payments). Filing of all documents. Perform salary administration support services. Receive salary advice. Process advice (e.g. check advice for all correctness, capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments, capture all deductions etc.). File all documents. Capture all financial transactions. Clear suspense accounts. Record debtors and creditors. Process electronic banking transactions. Compile journals. Collect information from budget holders. Compare expenditure against budget. Identify variances. Capture, allocate virements on budgets. Distribute documents regarding the budget. File all documents. Receive and capture payments.

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