A recognised National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification. Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail for handling data capturing, record-keeping, and reconciliation tasks. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Digital literate and competent in Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Teams. Reliability: Be punctual and dependable. Competencies: Understanding of public sector financial administration.
Familiarity with basic accounting principles. Knowledge of financial policies and procedures. Basic understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related financial management prescripts.
Familiarity with record management and filing procedures, as well as computerised financial systems. Competence in financial administration and transactional processing. Strong numerical skills and accuracy in data capturing.
Ability to perform financial and receipting reconciliations. Effective record-keeping and filing skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills for attending to financial enquiries with a client service focus.
No prior formal experience is strictly required for entry-level appointment on Salary Level 5, though practical exposure to a financial or administrative environment will serve as a strong foundation. Practical experience in general office administration, data capturing, or handling financial documents (such as invoices, claims, and payment requests) will be an advantage. Experience in assisting with revenue tracking, receipting, or routine record maintenance.
A relevant certificate, diploma, or higher qualification in Financial Management, Accounting, Public Management, or Business Administration will be an added advantage. Prior working experience in a finance or administrative division within a public TVET college, higher education institution, or public sector environment will be an added advantage. Practical experience working with computerized financial management systems (such as BAS, Pastel, or institutional ERP systems) will be an added advantage.