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POST 10/206 : SENIOR ACCOUNTING CLERK: EXPENDITURE CONTROL (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING)

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES πŸ“ Eastern Cape region: Kirkwood ⏳ Closes: 10 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/206 # Ref: EC 2026/03/85

Key details

Salary
R269 499 β€’ per annum
Centre
Eastern Cape region: Kirkwood
Reference
EC 2026/03/85
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Correctional Services to manage state funds, control BAS ledger accounts, and support financial administration with professionalism and accuracy.

Requirements

Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Financial Management with 1-2 years’ experience in a comparable environment will be an added advantage.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of BAS.

Strong communication skills.

Dynamic and professional.

Event planning, organisational, project management and business planning skills.

Knowledge of the PFMA and treasury regulations.


Duties

Control the accounting of State monies.

Ensure proper administration and utilization of petty cash.

Control BAS ledger accounts.

Control payments of subsistence and travel advances.

Control the institution of various debt accounts.

Approve BAS sundry payments advices, BAS journals, BAS debt take-on and telephone registers for the financial control office.

Control the correct issuing of receipts and correct data capturing on BAS.

Check claims for the motor finance scheme for senior employees.

Control the filing of BAS documentation.

Execute the responsibilities of officials, as stipulated in section 45 of PFMA.

Manage the office.

Coordinate Audit queries.

Execute control over all captured documents for Audit purposes.

Advice management with regard to any financial accounting issues pertaining to the Branch Financial Management.

Management of resources.


How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section
P/Bag X9013
East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney
East London
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
P/Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms.
Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
P/Bag X393
Pretoria
0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building
Arcadia Street
Hatfield OR you can email your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/(012) 420 0179.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal
P/Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo
Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo
Mpumalanga & North West
P/Bag X142
0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
09th Floor
0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
P/Bag X14
Goodwood
7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

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Appointment under the Public Service Act.

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