Accounting Clerk

About the role

The Office of the Chief Justice is hiring an Accounting Clerk, based in Eastern Cape Division of The High Court Makhanda. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 – R279,708 a year. How to apply: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/144/OCJ@judiciary.org.za Reference number to quote: 2026/144/OCJ Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VA26 to book accommodation, car hire, shuttle service and flights for witnesses as well as temporary officials, receive S & T Claims, cellphone and data re-imbursement claims for Judges and officials as well as temporary officials.
• Filing, retrieve and safeguard finance payment batches, custodian of the petty cash and assigned a duty of paying ordinary witnesses, expert witnesses and psychologists.
• Process payments for service provides of Goods and services within the prescribed turnaround time.

Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge and skills:
• Knowledge and sound understanding of the PFMA
• Treasury Regulations
• PPPFA guidelines and other related prescripts
• Skilled in computer literacy
• (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook), accuracy, attention to detail, communication, administration and organisation skills
• Along with the following attributes: Ability to work under pressure independently, self-motivated and meet deadlines.