The Department of Social Development invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for available positions that support the goals of improving financial management and administrative efficiency. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to contribute to public service by performing key duties such as account reconciliation, budgeting assistance, clerical support, and data management. Candidates with a National Senior Certificate or equivalent and basic computer literacy are encouraged to apply, even if they lack prior experience.
Successful applicants will be expected to adhere to relevant financial policies and legislative frameworks while maintaining accurate records and supporting audit processes. The department values diversity and inclusivity, with special consideration given to gender equity and applicants living with disabilities. Commitment to professionalism, accuracy, and teamwork in a dynamic public service environment is essential to succeed in these roles.
- Accounting Clerk: Finance
Ref No: DSD 05/10/2025
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: NMM - Admin Clerk: Admin Support
Ref No: DSD 06/10/2025
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Sarah Baartman: Kouga LSO - Admin Clerk: Admin Support
Ref No: DSD 07/10/2025
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Amathole: Mbashe LSO
ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCE REF NO: DSD 05/10/2025
POSITION: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
NMM
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate / Equivalent qualification.
- Computer literacy.
- No experience required.
Competencies:
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Interpersonal relations
- Basic knowledge of Supply Chain duties, Practices as well as ability to capture data and collect statistics
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
- Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment
DUTIES
- Perform general clerical duties in the Financial Management unit
- Assist with the reconciliation of accounts, ledgers, and bank statements
- Maintain financial records and filing systems
- Process claims (travel, overtime, subsistence and travel, petty cash, etc.)
- Assist in the preparation of budget reports and financial statements
- Capture and manage financial data and perform routine calculations
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding payments
- Provide support with asset management and inventory control
- Perform administrative tasks such as drafting correspondence, compiling reports, and managing office documentation
- Assist with internal and external audit processes
- Adhere to financial policies, procedures, and relevant legislation (e.g. PFMA, Treasury Regulations)
ENQUIRIES
NMM enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson Tel No: (041) 406-5750
e-Recruitment Technical Support: [email protected]
ADMIN CLERK: ADMIN SUPPORT (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
- Sarah Baartman: Kouga LSO Ref No: DSD 06/10/2025
- Amathole: Mbashe LSO Ref No: DSD 07/10/2025
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate / Equivalent qualification.
- Computer literacy.
- No experience required.
Competencies:
- Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
- Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment
- Be Computer Literate
DUTIES
- Render general clerical support services
- Provide supply chain clerical support services within the service office
- Provide personnel administration and clerical support services within the service office
- Supervise and provide financial administration support services in the service office
- Capturing data on the system
ENQUIRIES
- Sarah Baartman: Mr. M Sipambo at 046 636-1484
- Amathole: Ms Z Habe Tel No: (043) 711 6606
e-Recruitment Technical Support: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 07 November 2025
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date.
To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to [email protected]. (NB: For Technical Glitches Only – No CVs).
Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri).
Should you submit your applications/CV to: [email protected] and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person.
NOTE
Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 — instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Selected candidates will be subjected to:
- Personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification)
- Security clearance processes
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered.
The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Targets of the department will be adhered to.