NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR (NCR)

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established as the regulator under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the Act) and is responsible for the regulation of the South African credit industry. It is tasked with carrying out education, research, policy development, registration of industry participants, i.e. credit providers, credit bureaux and debt counsellors, investigation of complaints, and enforcement of the Act. The Act requires the Regulator to promote the development of an accessible credit market, particularly to address the needs of historically disadvantaged persons, low-income persons, and remote, isolated or low density communities. 

The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:

CASHBOOK CLERK

Paterson Grade: B Upper

Salary Ranges from R103 300 R185 900 maximum

Ref No: FCC/7/26

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a minimum financial qualification of diploma with accounting as a subject and at least 2 years, relevant experience.

Duties:

·       The overall maintenance of the cashbook and suspense account.

·       Clearing of suspense account.

·       Capturing of deposits and payments to correct accounts.

·       Performing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.

·       Process accounts receivable invoices, credit and debit notes relating to applications, new registrants, window decals, additional branches and replacement certificates.

·       Creating accounts and overall maintenance of the debtor account

·       Reporting on cashbook weekly and monthly reconciliations of the suspense account

·       Confirmation of payments received for new registrations, additional branches, window decals and replacement certificates.

·       Ensure adherence to relevant statutory requirements, policies and procedures.

·       Identify and implement mitigating controls as per the operational risk register.

·       Filing

·       Be able to attend to any ad hoc tasks that may be requested relating to accounts receivable.

·       Attend to internal and external audit requests.

Knowledge:

·       PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

·       Knowledge of financial processes.

·       Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable business processes.

·       Knowledge of financial computer systems.

·       Knowledge of bank reconciliations.

·       Knowledge of Great Plains will be an added advantage.

Skills:

·       MS Office.

·       Good verbal and written communication skills.

·       High numeric skills and high degree of accuracy.

·       Ability to work under pressure and deadline driven

·       Innovative and self-driven.

Closing Date: 30 July 2026

The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organisation which offers competitive market related packages.

Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: COM-recruitment@ncr.org.za.

Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Ref No: FCC/7/26

The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Paterson Grade: D-Lower

Salary ranges from R405 200 – R769 900 maximum

Ref No: FAF/7/26

Requirements:

The successful candidate must hold a three-year Accounting Degree with specialization in either Accounting or Financial Management, coupled with 3 years relevant experience in Finance. Experience in the public sector as well as auditing experience will serve as an added advantage. 

Duties:

·       Manage the presentation and distribution of management and statutory accounting information. 

·       Improving and maintaining the systems surrounding all aspects of the budgets, forecasts and business planning. 

·       Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. 

·       Ensure that financial statements are prepared in line with the updated and most recent GRAP statements. 

·       Prepare variance analysis reports monitor budget and spending. 

·       Prepare monthly and year end general ledger reconciliations. 

·       Maintain the general ledger and related documents. 

·       Prepare the MTFT and ENE reports (Medium Term Expenditure Framework). 

·       Review and administer all the accounts payable and receivables transactions and timely payment of invoices. 

·       Review of cashbook, bank reconciliations and petty cash. 

·       Maintain assets and the asset register in compliance with Treasury regulations. 

·       Prepare National Treasury Reports (quarterly and annually). 

Knowledge:

·       Public sector background/ experience in a government agency environment. 

·       Extensive and practical knowledge of the public sector financial management and supply chain management environment. 

·       Sound knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance. 

·       Governance, ethics and values in Financial Management. 

·       Knowledge of PFMA and GRAP. 

·       Knowledge of National Treasury regulations and supply chain management prescripts. 

·       Operating procedures, accounting, accounting policies and reporting standards in relation to all financial aspects of the business. 

·       Proven record and experience in preparation of annual financial statements in the public sector. 

·       Ability to work on CaseWare will be an added advantage. 

·       Experience in preparation of Audit Committee reports. 

Skills:

·       Operational financial management. 

·       Risk and change management. 

·       Project management 

·       Good problem-solving skills 

·       Excellent administration skills 

·       Analytical skills 

·       Good interpersonal skills 

·       Good interpersonal relations 

·       Computer skills (Microsoft office) 

·       Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 

·       Excellent administrative skills 

·       Ability to work under pressure 

Closing Date: 30 July 2026

The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organisation which offers competitive market related packages.

Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: COM-recruitment@ncr.org.za.

Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Ref: FAF/7/26

The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:

JUNIOR MONITORING OFFICER- DEBT COUNSELLING

Paterson Grade: C-Lower

Salary ranges from R159 100 – R302 300 maximum

(Re-advertisement)

Ref: JMO/06/2026

Requirements:

·       The suitable candidate must hold a 3-year Degree or Diploma in Law, Compliance, Finance, Credit Management or equivalent with at least 2 years’ relevant working experience.

·       Experience in debt counselling, regulatory environment, or financial services sector will serve as an added advantage.

·       A valid driver’s licence is compulsory.

Duties:

·       Conducting compliance monitoring of debt counsellors with the provisions of the NCA and conditions of registration.

·       Capturing and reporting on debt counsellor`s compliance reports and statistical returns, Form 41s, and Form 42s.

·       Participation in the lapsing process including sourcing of new debt counsellors and transfers.

·       Analysis of documents, information and data received from debt counsellors, preparation of reports with findings and recommendations on corrective action to be taken.

·       Hosting and participation in stakeholder engagements and webinars.

·       Provide support to the compliance monitoring team in relation to compliance monitoring activities.

Knowledge:

·       National Credit Act.

·       Debt Counselling processes.

·       Compliance monitoring processes.

Skills:

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to work under pressure with little supervision.

·       Conflict Resolutions and negotiation skills.

·       Computer literacy.

·       Strong personal and professional ethics.

·       Presentation skills.

Closing Date: 28 July 2026

Candidates who have already applied need not apply again.

The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organisation which offers competitive market-related packages. Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: IF-Recruitment@ncr.org.za

Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Ref: JMO/06/2026