Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/74 · Ref 240826/07
FINANCE CLERK PRODUCTION
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- CentrePort Elizabeth
- LevelLevel 05
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 5
- Circular Post
- 28/74
- Reference number
- 240826/07
- Department
- Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- Centre
- Port Elizabeth
- Salary
- R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).
The listed centre is Port Elizabeth.
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A Senior/ Grade 12 certificate with accounting as a passed subject.
- Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collate financial statistics by use of spreadsheets.
- Basic knowledge and insight into the Public Service Financial legislation, procedures and treasury regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PISR, PPPFA, Financial Manual).
- Knowledge of financial operating systems such as PERSAL and SAP.
- Good communication skills.
- Accountability, integrity, honesty and ethical conduct.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
Duties
- Responsible for compiling, checking and capturing payroll allowances on PERSAL e.g.
- Subsistence and Travel claims, overtime, standby and payroll deduction transactions.
- Liaise with third party with regards to court maintenance orders to submit and implement.
- Distribute pay slips plus supplementary pay slips to officials and submit signed pay point certificates to head office.
- Attend payroll enquiries.
- Receive vendor invoices and keep accurate register.
- Liaise with different sections regarding source documents.
- Compile source documents and capture invoices to pay vendors on SAP.
- Ensure that creditors are paid within 30 days.
- Perform Creditors Reconciliation.
- Compile Payables and Accruals reports.
- Be responsible for Cashier’s functions.
- Safekeeping of cash and checking of Petty Cash issued.
- Replenish Petty Cash when required.
- Attend to vendor enquiries.
- Scan paid invoices onto SAP.
- Perform cashier duties, receiving and issuing receipts and banking of cash.
- Perform petty cash transactions.
- Order and distribute stationery.
- File all face value documents systematically and complete.
- Attend to audit samples and ensure compliance.
Enquiries
Ms. Z Tototo Tel No: (041) 508 9734
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Notes and Z83 guidance
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
- Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
- No late applications will be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
- Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
- The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered.
- The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Dir: Operations Southern
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Port Elizabeth
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior/ Grade 12 certificate with accounting as a passed subject. Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data,
operate a computer and collate financial statistics by use of spreadsheets.
Basic knowledge and insight into the Public Service Financial legislation, procedures and treasury regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PISR, PPPFA,
Financial Manual). Knowledge of financial operating systems such as PERSAL and SAP. Good communication skills. Accountability, integrity, honesty and
ethical conduct. Must be able to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Responsible for compiling, checking and capturing payroll allowances on PERSAL e.g. Subsistence and Travel claims, overtime, standby and payroll
deduction transactions. Liaise with third party with regards to court maintenance orders to submit and implement. Distribute pay slips plus
supplementary pay slips to officials and submit signed pay point certificates to head office. Attend payroll enquiries. Receive vendor invoices and keep
accurate register. Liaise with different sections regarding source documents.
Compile source documents and capture invoices to pay vendors on SAP.
Ensure that creditors are paid within 30 days. Perform Creditors Reconciliation.
Compile Payables and Accruals reports. Be responsible for Cashier’s functions. Safekeeping of cash and checking of Petty Cash issued. Replenish
Petty Cash when required. Attend to vendor enquiries. Scan paid invoices onto
SAP. Perform cashier duties, receiving and issuing receipts and banking of cash. Perform petty cash transactions. Order and distribute stationery. File all
face value documents systematically and complete. Attend to audit samples and ensure compliance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Z Tototo Tel No: (041) 508 9734
NOTE : Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area