DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified), which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience) and clear copies of original educational qualification certificates, ID document and Driver’s license (where applicable). Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents which should not be older than six months on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application it must be done in writing. Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.

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OTHER POST
 
 
FINANCE CLERK SUPERVISOR REF NO: CFO 21/2/1 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Finance Management Division. Directorate Central Accounts, Sub-Directorate Debtors Accounts, Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus three year Degree/National Diploma in Finance/Accounting with a minimum of two (02) years relevant experience or Grade 12 certificate with finance/accounting related subjects with a minimum of three (03) years relevant experience. More working relevant years of experience as Finance Clerk will be an added advantage. Computer literate in MS Word, Excel and Access. Literacy regarding the Financial Management System (FMS) and PERSOL/PERSAL mainframe programmes utilized in the Department of Defence (DOD)/ Public Service and Private Sector would be a very strong recommendation. Knowledge of and exposure to the prescribed processes and procedures regarding departmental debt as well as the related accounting transaction and actions. Sound reasoning, mathematical and problem solving ability. Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with clients, debtors and management, both verbally and in writing. Good supervisory skills, positive, creative, possess sound judgemental ability. 
 
DUTIES : Rendering support and assisting in managing, controlling, following up and maintaining current as well as new departmental debt within the Department of Defence (DOD). Implementing effective actions and procedures to efficiently recover and control outstanding debts from serving and ex-members of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF), Public Service Act Personnel (PSAP) and private institutions. Implementing and maintaining processes to effectively handle Departmental debt. Liaising and corresponding with the State Attorney as and when required. Regularly controlling and checking all accounting transactions relating to the debtor accounts control functions. Ensuring that all related documentation, correspondence and file are recorded and kept safely for audit purposes. Constant collaborating, liaising and communicating with the Senior State Accountant in control of the section. Executing all other related functions and duties as per the prescription of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations (TR) and other related policies. Effectively supervision all personnel, assets, information and material under his/her control. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Z. Mathibela Tel No: (012) 392-2753 
 
NOTE : Finance Management Division is guided by the principle of Employment Equity; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity target of the Division. Preference will be given to African males, Africans females, White females, Indian males, Coloured males and People with disability.