Department Of Justice And Constitutional Development: Accounting Clerk (X2 Posts)
The Department of Justice invites applications for Administration Clerk and Accounting Clerk positions in the Eastern Cape. These roles are suitable for candidates with a Grade 12 qualification who are seeking to build a career in the public sector.
Post 13/103: Administration Clerk (X4 Posts)
Salary
R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centres
- Magistrate Office: Port Elizabeth (Ref No: 69/26EC) – 3 Posts
- Magistrate Office: Joubertina (Ref No: 70/26EC) – 1 Post
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
Skills and Competencies:
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Customer service skills
- Document management and filing
- Numerical skills
Duties:
- Provide general clerical support services
- Assist with supply chain clerical functions
- Support personnel administration within the component
- Provide financial administration support services
Post 13/104: Accounting Clerk (X2 Posts)
Salary
R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centres
- State Attorney Office: Mthatha (Ref No: 71/26EC) – 1 Post
- Magistrate Office: Motherwell (Ref No: 72/26EC) – 1 Post
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
Knowledge Required:
- Financial legislation, prescripts, and procedures
- Basic Operating System (BAS), Justice Yellow Pages (JYP), PERSAL
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Division of Revenue Act (DORA)
- Public Service Act (PSA) and Public Service Regulations (PSR)
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)
- Financial systems such as PERSAL, BAS, and LOGIS
Skills and Competencies:
- Computer literacy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Planning and organising
- Problem-solving and conflict management
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Duties
- Process financial accounting transactions
- Provide salary administration support
- Perform bookkeeping support services
- Assist with budget support services
How to Apply
Quote the relevant reference number and submit your application to:
By Post:
The Provincial Head
Private Bag X9065
East London, 5200
Online:
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Hand Delivery:
Provincial Office, Department of Justice
3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park Complex, East London
CLOSING DATE: 08 May 2026
NOTE:
The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current post office challenges. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.