Department of Land Reform
🏛️ Position: Finance Clerk
📍 Location: Office of The Chief Registrar of Deeds, Pretoria, Gauteng
🕒 Type: Full Time, Permanent
💵 Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
🗂️ Job Req ID: 3/1/1/1/2025/57
⏳ Closing Date: 22 December 2025
🔎 Role Overview
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is inviting applications for the position of Finance Clerk. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity for Grade 12 graduates to gain hands-on experience in government financial administration. The successful candidate will support financial operations, including invoice processing, salary administration, and bookkeeping tasks, ensuring compliance with Treasury regulations and departmental procedures.
🧾 Key Responsibilities
💰 Render financial accounting transactions and process invoices for accuracy and approval.
💰 Capture payments and maintain financial records, including electronic and manual filing systems.
💰 Perform salary administration support, processing salary advices, bonuses, adjustments, and deductions.
💰 Record debtors and creditors, clear suspense accounts, and perform bookkeeping support functions.
💰 Collect and compile budgetary information from budget holders and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
💰 Process electronic banking transactions and support budget compliance initiatives.
💰 Maintain confidentiality and adhere to public service financial regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA).
🎓 Minimum Requirements
✅ Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification.
✅ No prior work experience is required.
✅ Basic knowledge of financial functions, record-keeping, and accounting principles.
✅ Familiarity with financial systems such as PERSAL, BAS, or LOGIS is advantageous.
✅ Computer literacy and strong numeracy skills.
✅ Verbal and written communication skills, integrity, and accuracy.
⭐ Additional Requirements
✅ Ability to prioritise tasks and work under minimal supervision.
✅ Attention to detail and fairness in financial processing.
✅ Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
📘 Best CV Tips for Finance Clerk Applicants
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Highlight any experience with numbers, bookkeeping, or administrative tasks.
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Include any knowledge or training in financial systems like BAS, PERSAL, or Excel.
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Showcase accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
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Emphasise integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.
How to apply:
Location: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2025/57
Send Applications to: Hand deliver during office hours to Agriculture Place, Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 20 Steve Biko Rd (formely Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 or Email to: Advert13@deeds.gov.za
