Administration Clerk: Finance

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Administration Clerk: Finance in Metro Health Services, based in New Somerset Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 30 October 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

Responsibilities

• Capturing and processing of Logis and BAS payments on receipt and in compliance to the PFMA, NTR’s, PTI’s and Departmental Finance Instructions and Circulars.
• Confirming accuracy, completeness and validity of payment supporting documentation.
• Batching and filing of supporting documentation.
• Timeous resolution of supplier and management queries.
• Reconciliation of Creditors’ Statements monthly and remittance of payments made.
• Monitoring and clearing of Asset and Liability accounts reporting on a monthly basis.
• Processing of Journals to correct incorrect expenditure.
• Allocation of expenditure according to the correct SCOA.
• Provide assistance and support within the Finance and Supply Chain Management components.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics or Accountancy as a passed subject or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KRA’s) of the post.
• Experience: Appropriate Experience in Financial Management, specifically focused on Creditor Management and Asset & Liability Accounting.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Computer literacy
• Numerical skills
• Ability to interpret and apply policies
• Systematic thinking and attention to detail