Department of Defence: Entry Level Clerks

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: R181 599 per annum

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Secretary

Location: Office of the Military Ombud, Eco Park Highveld, Centurion.

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 06)

Reference No: MO/08/09/23/04

Requirements: A minimum of Grade 12/NQF Level 4.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of the processes and procedures of the collection, recording and management of debt and related accounting transactions and actions are required.

Added advantage: Secretarial/ Admin experience and light vehicle (EB) License will be an advantage.

Duties: The successful candidate will be required to perform the following core functions: Providing secretarial and clerical support to the unit. Writing correspondence (i.e. submissions, internal memos, letters and reports. Filing, faxing, photocopying and tracing documents. Receiving and making telephone calls on behalf of the unit. Managing the diary and arranging access and parking for visitors. Providing secretarial duties for meetings. Directing enquiries to responsible officials. Arranging and coordinating all meetings, minutes, venues and refreshments. Co-ordinating all travel arrangements for the Unit and related logistical arrangements.

Accounting Clerk

Location: Pretoria

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 06)

Reference No: CFO 23/1/9

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate with Finance/Accounting related subjects.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of the processes and procedures of the collection, recording and management of debt and related accounting transactions and actions are required.

Added advantage: Added advantage: Post matric qualification in Finance/Accounting. A minimum of one year relevant experience.

Duties: Rendering support and assistance in controlling and maintaining current and new Departmental debt in the DOD. Regularly implementing actions to recover outstanding debt from serving and ex-members of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF), Public Service Act Personnel (PSAP) and private institutions. Implementing and maintaining processes to effectively handle Departmental debt. Registering, prepare outgoing correspondence and process all related accounting transactions. Liaising and corresponding with the State Attorney’s office. Implementing effective actions and processes to ensure that deadlines are met and that Departmental debt is recovered.

Accounting Clerk

Location: Bloemfontein

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 06)

Reference No: CFO 23/1/8

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate with Finance/Accounting related subjects. Computer literate (MS Office software packages).

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of financial/legal process and insurance claims

Added advantage: Post matric qualification in Finance/Accounting related field. A minimum of one year relevant experience.

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. 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.

Skills and Competencies:

• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suits, Excel.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good telephone etiquette, Sound organisational skills, High level of reliability, ability to act with tact and discretion.