Department of Water and Sanitation Finance Clerk Production Vacancy 2026

The Department of Water and Sanitation is inviting applications for the position of Finance Clerk Production within the Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency (MTCMA). Based in Kugompo, the position supports financial administration, payroll transactions, invoice processing, vendor payments, cashier duties, petty cash, and financial record management.

The opportunity is suitable for candidates who hold a Senior Certificate/Grade 12 certificate with Accounting and have computer literacy skills, particularly in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of financial administration and Public Service financial legislation is also required.

Why Work at the Department of Water and Sanitation?

The Finance Clerk Production position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in public-sector financial administration and work with financial systems and procedures.

The role offers exposure to:

Payroll and allowance administration.
Invoice processing and vendor payment procedures.
Financial records and spreadsheet management.
PERSAL and SAP financial systems.
Cashier, petty cash, and banking activities.
Public Service financial legislation and audit compliance.

Department of Water and Sanitation Finance Clerk Production Vacancy 2026 Overview

The Finance Clerk Production will perform a range of financial administration duties within the Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency. Responsibilities include capturing payroll-related transactions, processing invoices, attending to vendor enquiries, managing petty cash, performing cashier functions, and maintaining accurate financial records.

The position also involves ensuring creditors are paid within the required period, supporting audit processes, and maintaining compliance with applicable financial procedures and regulations.

Job Details

Post: Finance Clerk Production
Reference No.: MTCMA 24
Branch: Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency
Post Level: Level 05
Centre: Kugompo
Salary: R237,453 per annum
Application Closing Date: 16 October 2026 at 4:30 PM
Enquiries: Mr LO Xego
Telephone: (043) 701 0341

Requirements and Expectations

Applicants should have:

A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 certificate with Accounting.
Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices.
Ability to capture data and compile financial statistics using spreadsheets.
Basic knowledge and understanding of Public Service financial legislation, procedures, and Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge of PFMA, DORA, PSA, PISR, PPPFA, and the Financial Manual.
Knowledge of systems such as PERSAL and SAP will be an advantage.
Good communication skills.
Problem-solving and time-management skills.
Accountability, integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct.
Ability to work under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Finance Clerk Production will be responsible for:

Compiling, checking, and capturing allowances on PERSAL.
Processing subsistence and travel claims, overtime, standby claims, and payroll deduction transactions.
Liaising with third parties regarding court maintenance orders and submitting and implementing relevant transactions.
Distributing payslips and supplementary payslips to officials.
Submitting signed certificates to Head Office.
Attending to payroll enquiries.
Receiving vendor invoices and maintaining an accurate invoice register.
Compiling and completing accurate monthly invoice spreadsheets.
Liaising with different sections regarding source documents.
Compiling documents and capturing invoices on SAP for vendor payments.
Ensuring creditors are paid within 30 days.
Attending to vendor enquiries.
Scanning paid invoices onto SAP.
Performing cashier duties, including receiving and issuing receipts and banking cash.
Performing petty cash transactions.
Ordering and distributing stationery.
Filing all face-value documents systematically and completely.
Attending to audit samples and ensuring compliance.

How to Apply

Applications for the Finance Clerk Production position should be submitted online through the Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment platform.

To apply:

Visit the vacancy page using the application link below.
Review the complete vacancy information and confirm that you meet the requirements.
Select the Apply option on the vacancy page.
Complete the online application and submit the required information and supporting documentation.

Online Application: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/vacancy-details/?id=78286e85-71bd-f111-a05c-7ced8d0c96b3

Applications must be submitted before 4:30 PM on 16 October 2026.

Tips to Boost Your Application

Applicants can strengthen their applications by clearly demonstrating their accounting knowledge and financial administration abilities.

Clearly state your Grade 12/Senior Certificate with Accounting.
Highlight your computer literacy, particularly MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Demonstrate knowledge of financial administration and spreadsheet-based data capturing.
Highlight any experience with PERSAL, SAP, invoices, payroll, petty cash, or vendor payments.
Demonstrate your understanding of Public Service financial procedures and legislation.
Emphasise your accuracy, integrity, accountability, and ability to work under pressure.
Highlight strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

The Department of Water and Sanitation Finance Clerk Production vacancy offers an opportunity to develop practical experience in financial administration, payroll, invoice processing, vendor management, cash handling, and public-sector financial compliance. Eligible candidates should submit their online applications before the 16 October 2026 at 4:30 PM deadline.