Finance Clerk x 3 Vacancies

FINANCE CLERK 3 POSTS REF NO: CFO 15/4/6
These posts are advertised in the DOD and Broader Public Service and Flyers.
SALARY : R123 738 per annum, Level 5
CENTRE : Finance Management Division, Chief Directorate Financial Services, Directorate
Financial Control Services, Motor Accident Claims Section, Pretoria.

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Grade 12 certificate with finance related subjects. Ability in
understanding, interpreting and correctly applying of financial policies and
prescripts. Computer literate in MS Office software packages. Ability to effectively
liaise and communicate with clients, legal representatives and senior DOD
personnel. Successful candidates must have sound reasoning, mathematical and problem solving skills as well as trustworthy, honest and loyal. Decisive and
persevering iro task finalisation. Permanent RSA citizen, with no criminal record.
Must be in the possession of a valid code 8 driver’ license. Added advantage:
Post matric qualification in Finance and/or minimum of one year relevant
experience. Basic knowledge of financial/legal process and insurance claims. The
successful candidate will be required to complete all relevant courses and must
be willing to travel.

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. Frequent inter-action with interest groups, 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. Analyse and interpret appropriate action. Regularly
study and update own knowledge of Government policies, regulations and
prescripts relating to matters of litigation. Visit of units in Gauteng and Limpopo.
Record, files and safeguard of all documentation generated in the section for
future enquiries and audit purpose.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P. Deane, tel: (012) 392 2672

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted to: Financial Management Division, DFSS,
Career Management Section, Privet Bag X 137,Pretoria, 0001 or applications
may be hand-delivered to: Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195
Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box 5 at
Reception. Note: (Please use reference number not post number).
CLOSING DATE : 17 July 2015 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will
not be considered).