DCS Expenditure Control Accounting Clerk: Grade 12 Entry Opportunity
The DCS Expenditure Control Accounting Clerk vacancy supports supplier-payment administration in the Financial Accounting directorate at National Head Office. The advertised annual salary is R237,453. Grade 12 or equivalent and computer literacy are required, with no experience required.
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DCS Expenditure Control Accounting Clerk: key details
- Employer: Department of Correctional Services
- Advertised centre: National Head Office
- Reference: HO 2026/11/93
- Salary: R237 453 per annum
- Closing date: 9 November 2026 at 15:45
- Official entry: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/95
Requirements and advantages
Required qualifications, knowledge and skills
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of the applicable financial policies, uniform filing system and standard correspondence formats.
- Good written and verbal communication.
Listed advantages, not additional compulsory qualifications
- Previous experience in a finance environment.
The departmental notice excludes applicants whose public-service retirement determination prevents reappointment, as well as applicants declared medically unfit.
What the role involves
The work involves checking and capturing financial information so that supplier payments can be processed correctly and on time. The clerk also controls BAS input documents, assists with clearing inter-responsibility accounts and provides general office support. Liaison with other sections and the responsibilities of officials under section 45 of the PFMA form part of the advert.
- Support accurate, timely supplier payments and capture financial documents.
- Control BAS input records and assist with clearing inter-responsibility accounts.
- Provide office support, liaise with relevant sections and manage assets.
Salary and appointment information
The official advert lists R237 453 per annum. This is an annual salary, not a quoted monthly take-home amount. No separate benefits amount or percentage is provided for this post in the entry. Employment terms remain subject to the employer’s appointment process; this guide does not assume a contract duration that the notice does not state.
This entry states that appointment is under the Public Service Act. It should not be confused with a correctional-officer learnership or a different vacancy with its own entry requirements.
Application documents
Submit a fully completed Z83 and detailed CV as a complete PDF application for the selected post. Certified supporting documents, not older than six months, are requested only from shortlisted candidates before or on the interview date.
Use the correct reference for the chosen post and check every page of the PDF. The initial application does not require certified supporting documents. If shortlisted, follow DCS’s request for the required records and their certification age rather than relying on documents prepared for a different employer.
For general help with the form, read the Reign Gigs Z83 application guide. The employer’s own instructions above take priority, including any online Z83 process, required documents and submission route.
How to apply and the closing deadline
Use the official DCS recruitment portal. Email, postal and hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
- Find the exact vacancy on the official DCS Careers portal and check its title, centre and reference: HO 2026/11/93.
- Prepare the completed new Z83 and detailed CV as the complete PDF application requested by the department.
- Follow the portal’s vacancy-specific steps and submit by 9 November 2026 at 15:45. Keep the submission acknowledgement if one is provided.
The application must reach the employer through an accepted route. Do not send a CV or identity documents to Reign Gigs or leave them in article comments.
Selection, enquiries and preparation
Shortlisted candidates undergo practical and integrity assessments and suitability checks. Appointment is subject to the required security clearance.
If you describe finance experience, separate capturing, checking and authorising transactions. Only claim the responsibilities you actually performed.
For vacancy enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo: 012 307 2174; or Ms TP Ngobeni: 012 305 8589.
DCS says that applicants who are not contacted within three months of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful. The notice also asks applicants not to call the department for progress updates. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Is a finance diploma required?
The educational requirement stated for this entry is Grade 12 or equivalent. A finance diploma is not listed as compulsory.
Can applicants without finance experience apply?
The notice says no experience is required. Previous finance-environment experience is an advantage, and the listed knowledge and skills remain relevant.
What distinguishes this from Exchequer Control?
This entry focuses on supplier payments and expenditure-control records. It uses HO 2026/11/93; Exchequer Control is separately advertised under HO 2026/11/94.
Which computer system appears in the duties?
The duties include control over BAS input documents. Describe your actual system knowledge accurately rather than claiming experience you do not have.
Can I deliver documents to the department?
Not for these DCS vacancies. The circular requires online applications and rejects emailed, postal and hand-delivered submissions.
Official source and independent publisher disclosure
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/95, printed page(s) 53. Department application instructions: printed page(s) 10. The circular was issued on 23 October 2026; source details were verified on 24 October 2026. Recheck the official notice for amendments before applying.
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