Company : Department of Defence
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Closing date: 20 June 2022
The Department of Defence invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.
Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs
Salary: R176 310 per annum (Level 05), (excluding benefits)
The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:
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Secretary
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CD HR M/17/19/22
Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
Knowledge: Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Power Point) and good telephone etiquette.
Added advantage: Secretarial experience will be an advantage.
Duties: Provide a secretarial support service to the Chief Director. Receives telephone calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the Chief Director. Record appointments and events in the dairy of the Chief Director. Operates office equipment like fax machines and photocopiers. Liaises with travel agencies to make travel arrangements for the Chief Director. Checks the arrangements and discuss with the Chief Director when the relevant documents are received to ensure that the Chief Director endorsed the accommodation prior confirmation. Processes the travel and subsistence claims for the Chief Director. Arrange meetings and events for the Chief Director. Identifies venues, invites role player, organises refreshments and sets up schedules for meetings and events. Process all invoices that emanate from activities of the work of the Chief Director. Records basic minutes of the meetings of the Chief Director. Draft routine correspondence and reports. Establish and maintain filing system in the office of the Chief Director. Administers matters like the leave for the Chief Director.
Finance Clerk (Budget Management)
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CFO 22/5/10
Requirements: Grade 12 certificate with Finance/ Accounting related subjects
Knowledge: Computer literate (Microsoft package). Basic knowledge of Financial Policy and PFMA, budget process as well as the basic financial functions in the Public Service / Private Sector. Ability to understand and interpret basic financial policy. Reasoning, mathematical and problem solving ability as well as being trustworthy, honest and loyal.
Added advantage: Post Matric qualification in Finance/Accounting related field
Duties: Assist in maintaining expenditure information, historical information and statistics for the Budget Management (BM). Assist in preparing a variety of financial/budgetary reports and statistics as well as manage an effective internal registry incoming/outgoing correspondence and maintain a filling system for BM. Collect/deliver budget related documentation from and to other divisions, formations, directorates and sections. Assist management with regard to general administrative functions at the office of the BM. Prepare and compile budgetary and expenditure control documentation, e.g. expenditure graphs, expenditure reports, monthly financial reports, Financial Authority (FA) documents and motivation. Maintain a register of fund re-allocations and FA application as well as updating the database on the Financial Management System (FMS).
Finance Clerk (Financial Services)
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CFO 22/5/11
Requirements: Grade 12 certificate with Finance/ Accounting related subjects.
Knowledge: Computer Literate (MS Office packages). Basic knowledge of the processes and procedure that are followed in the administration of losses in the Public Service/Private Sector would serve as a strong recommendation. Basic knowledge of Financial Policy and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compile effective, basic reports and statistics.
Added advantage: Post Matric qualification in Finance/Accounting related field
Duties: Assist the Finance Clerk Supervisor (FCS) and Senior State Accountant (SSA) in ensuring all administrative tasks is executed and finalises by the target dates. Maintaining the internal Registry and ensuring that all incoming and outgoing correspondence, documents and files are effectively registered, routed and filed. Checking and evaluating of loss reports, the rejection of invalid reports and referral thereof to the sections concerned. Correct allocation of files reference numbers and the opening and up-keeping of separate files for each loss report case as well as the updating of the Excel database.
Finance Clerk (Stores, Services & Related Payments)
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CFO 22/5/12
Requirements: Grade 12 certificate with Finance/ Accounting related subjects.
Knowledge: Knowledge of contract management and supply chain management process. Sound knowledge of the content of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Basic knowledge of the financial and accounting processes and core processes in the Department of Defence (DOD)/Public Service or Private Sector. Knowledge of financial management mainframe computer systems (FMS/BAS and PERSOL/PERSAL or any other financial systems).
Added advantage: Post Matric qualification in Finance/Accounting related field
Duties: Timely processing of documents for payment. Verification of cash purchase and sundry transactions in accordance with policy prescripts. Drawing of Accountant and Sub-Accountant Approval Schedules. Compilation of Journal transactions, capturing it and verifying it on the Financial Management System (FMS). Performing enquiries on the Central Advance System (CAS). Administration of replenishments and withdrawals of Sub Advance Accounts (SAA’s) on a daily basis. Assist in compiling accounting reports/statistics. Payment of foreign S & T advances via foreign currency service provider. Administration of payments of invoices to the Department Travel Agent. Answering of queries concerning accounting aspects with regard to Main Advance Accounts (MAAs) and Sub Advance Account (SAAs).
Finance Clerk (Financial Control Services)
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CFO 22/5/13
Requirements: Grade 12 certificate with Finance / Accounting related subjects.
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of financial/legal process and insurance claims. Successful candidates must have sound reasoning, mathematical and problem solving skills as well as trustworthy, honest and loyal. Decisive and persevering in terms of task finalisation. Ability in understanding, interpreting and correctly applying of financial policies and prescripts.
Added advantage: Post Matric qualification in Finance/Accounting related field
Duties: Assisting the Supervisor in: Receiving and registering letters of demand and/or summonses iro mobile as sets accidents caused by Department of Defence (DOD) drivers and the processing thereof in accordance with policies and prescripts. Obtain information, documents, statements, reports and statutes wrt the case. Draft briefing notes to State Attorney on proposed handling of the case. Determine course of action to be taken in best interest of the State (DOD). Liaise, negotiate and arrange consultations with roll players for specialized inputs and advice. Frequent inter-action with interest groups, experts, attorneys, council panel and assisting the State Attorney during litigation process and trial. Correctly apply legal and procedural principles whereby civil claims are handled on behalf of the Minister of Defence. Analyse and interpret appropriate action.
Finance Clerk (Finance Support Service)
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CFO 22/5/14
Requirements: Grade 12 certificate with Finance / Accounting related subjects.
Knowledge: Computer literate and skilled in Word, Spreadsheet, (Excel) and Powerpoint. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations
Added advantage: Post Matric qualification in Finance/Accounting related field
Duties: Administering user profiles on the Central Access Administration System. Assisting in answering of telephonic enquiries from clients. Assisting in implementing and maintaining process to manage and control incoming and outgoing correspondence. Maintaining an effective filling system for correspondence, documentation and files in the sub-directorate. Collecting/delivering documentation and files from/ to other directorates, sections and clients, copying and binding documents. Verifying and updating access of users on the Financial Management System (FMS).
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial policy.
- Reasoning, mathematical and problem solving ability as well as being trustworthy, honest and loyal.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and able to compile basic reports and statistics.
- Ability to effectively function as part of a team, receptive to work-related suggestion/ideas, decisive/persevering in relation to task finalization and able to effectively function under pressure. .
- Being in the possession of a valid driver’s licence.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download Here) and must be accompanied by recently updated CV, ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records. Please indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form.
NB. Supporting documents don’t have to be certified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.
Please use the address given for position to apply.
Secretary
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CD HR M/17/19/22
Send Applications to: Department of Defence, Chief Directorate Human Resource Management, Private Bag X976, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to: Bank of Lisbon Building, Corner Paul Kruger & Visagie Street, (Defence Reception), Pretoria, 0001.
Finance Clerk (Budget Management)
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CFO 22/5/10
Send Applications to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria, 0001 or applications may be hand-delivered to: Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box number 5 at Reception.
Finance Clerk (Financial Services)
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CFO 22/5/11
Send Applications to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X 137,Pretoria, 0001 or applications may be hand-delivered to: Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box 5 at Reception.
Finance Clerk (Stores, Services & Related Payments)
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CFO 22/5/12
Send Applications to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X 137,Pretoria, 0001 or applications may be hand-delivered to: Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box 5 at Reception. Note: (Please use reference number not post number).
Finance Clerk (Financial Control Services)
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CFO 22/5/13
Send Applications to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Privet Bag X 137,Pretoria, 0001 or applications may be hand-delivered to: Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box 5 at Reception.
Finance Clerk (Finance Support Service)
Location: Pretoria
Reference No: CFO 22/5/14
Send Applications to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Privet Bag X 137,Pretoria, 0001 or applications may be hand-delivered to: Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box 5 at Reception. Note: Please use reference number not post number.