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Accounting Clerk Positions at Various Departments at Mpumalanga Department of Education

The Mpumalanga Department of Education awaits applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the positions set out below.


ACCOUNTING CLERK: BUDGET ( Post Ref No Y1/085-Head Office, Mbombela )

SALARY: R 228 321 p.a.

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, preferably with Accountancy as passed subject. Competencies: Ability to work correctly with figures. Sound interpersonal- and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy.

DUTIES: Assist with the administration of the departmental budget, including the coordination of budgetary inputs, compilation and capturing of the budget on BAS and financial reports.

ENQUIRIES: Mr SW Nkoala, Tel (013) 766 5329



POST: ACCOUNTING CLERK: GENERAL EXPENDITURE ( Ref No Y1/086 - Head Office, Mbombela)

SALARY: R 228 321 p.a.

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, preferably with Accountancy as passed subject. Competencies: Ability to work correctly with figures. Sound interpersonal- and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy.

DUTIES: Administer general expenditure and revenue collection matters, including the preparation, capturing and filing of general payments and credit notes, distribution of BAS cheques, and the rendering of cashier duties iro revenue collection.

ENQUIRIES: Mr GL Maphori, Tel (013) 766 5041


POST: ACCOUNTING CLERK: GENERAL EXPENDITURE ( Ref No Y1/087 - Nkangala District Office, KwaMhlanga)

SALARY: R 228 321 p.a.

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, preferably with Accountancy as passed subject. Competencies: Ability to work correctly with figures. Sound interpersonal- and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy.

DUTIES: Render financial administration services related to any of the following: Salaries-, Salary Accounts-,Internal and Data control-, General Expenditure- and/or Budget administration. Maintain and capture relevant information on existing systems and provide this information when required. Process queries.

ENQUIRIES: Ms M Masilela, Tel (013) 947 1816


POST: ACCOUNTING CLERK: GENERAL EXPENDITURE ( Ref No Y1/088 - Bohlabela District Office, Bushbuckridge)

SALARY: R 228 321 p.a.

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, preferably with Accountancy as passed subject. Competencies: Ability to work correctly with figures. Sound interpersonal- and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy.

DUTIES: Render financial administration services related to any of the following: Salaries-, Salary Accounts-,Internal and Data control-, General Expenditure- and/or Budget administration. Maintain and capture relevant information on existing systems and provide this information when required. Process queries.

ENQUIRIES: Mr TZ Magoane, Tel (013) 766 7410


POST: ACCOUNTING CLERK: REVENUE ( Ref No Y1/089 - Head Office, Mbombela)

SALARY: R 228 321 p.a.

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, preferably with Accountancy as passed subject. Competencies: Ability to work correctly with figures. Sound interpersonal- and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy.

DUTIES: Administer the collection of revenue, including the capturing of receipts, balance cash on hand with receipts issued, bank moneys, file receipt and deposit documentation, reconcile revenue collected and prepare payment in favour of the Provincial Revenue Fund, control revenue related suspense accounts.

ENQUIRIES: Mr DJ Mashaba, Tel (013) 766 5117


POST: ACCOUNTING CLERK: SALARIES ( Ref No Y1/090 - Head Office, Mbombela)

SALARY: R 228 321 p.a.

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, preferably with Accountancy as passed subject. Competencies: Ability to work correctly with figures. Sound interpersonal- and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy.

DUTIES: Administer central salary matters, including the implementation of salary deductions, maintenance of updated salary records on PERSAL and on files, distribution of salary cheques etc., and paysheet control.

ENQUIRIES: Mr A Ueckermann, Tel (013) 766 544


POST: ACCOUNTING CLERK: SALARIES

CENTRE: Post Ref No Y1/091 - Gert Sibande District Office, Ermelo

Post Ref No Y1/092 - Bohlabela District Office, Bushbuckridge

SALARY: R 228 321 p.a.

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, preferably with Accountancy as passed subject. Competencies: Ability to work correctly with figures. Sound interpersonal- and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy.

DUTIES: Render financial administration services related to any of the following: Salaries-, Salary Accounts-,Internal and Data control-, General Expenditure- and/or Budget administration. Maintain and capture relevant information on existing systems and provide this information when required. Process queries.

ENQUIRIES: Mr MP Nkosi, Tel (017) 801 5077, Ms G Motau, Tel (017) 801 5097 (Gert Sibande District Office, Ermelo)

ENQUIRIES: Mr TZ Magoane, Tel (013) 766 7410 (Bohlabela District Office, Bushbuckridge )


POST: ACCOUNTING CLERK: SALARY ACCOUNTS ( Ref No Y1/093 - Bohlabela District Office, Bushbuckridge)

SALARY: R 228 321 p.a.

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, preferably with Accountancy as passed subject. Competencies: Ability to work correctly with figures. Sound interpersonal- and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy.

DUTIES: Render financial administration services related to any of the following: Salaries-, Salary Accounts-,Internal and Data control-, General Expenditure- and/or Budget administration. Maintain and capture relevant information on existing systems and provide this information when required. Process queries.

ENQUIRIES: Mr TZ Magoane, Tel (013) 766 7410


POST: ACCOUNTING CLERK: SYSTEM CONTROL ( Ref No Y1/094 - Head Office, Mbombela)

SALARY: R 228 321 p.a.

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, preferably with Accountancy as passed subject. Competencies: Ability to work correctly with figures. Sound interpersonal- and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy.

DUTIES: This role is responsible to provide financial clerical support and the control of finances. Capture data. Maintain database. Verify payments. Maintain information. Process queries.

ENQUIRIES: Mr M Kruger, Tel (013) 766 5273


APPLICATIONS: Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department as well as on the Mpumalanga Department of Education website at https://mpeducation.mpg.gov.za, select the Vacancies icon. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, proof of registration with a relevant Professional Body (if applicable) and RSA ID-document, as well as valid driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. Please note that a passport or driver’s license will not be accepted in lieu of an Identity Document. A complete set of application documents (CV and latest Z83 form) should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered.


NB! APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEY FULLY COMPLETE PART A, B AND C AS WELL AS THE DECLARATION AND SIGN FORM Z 83, EVEN IF THEY ARE ATTACHING A CV. INCOMPLETE AND/OR UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.


NB!! IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN SERVICE, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PERSAL NUMBER AT THE TOP OF FORM Z83.


Applications should be mailed to: The Head of Department, Mpumalanga Department of Education, Private Bag x 11341, Nelspruit, 1200, For attention: Mr. J Ngomane / Ms. SL Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa/ Mr. X Sifunda


Applications may also be placed (recorded in the register) in the application container located at the Security Desk, Upper Ground, Ikhamanga Building of the Riverside Government Complex, but will be removed on Thursday 12 June 2025.


NOTE: *The Mpumalanga Department of Education is committed to provide equal opportunities and practices affirmative action employment. It is the intention of the Department to promote representivity (disability, gender and race) through the filling of posts and a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.


*The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s need to meet Employment Equity targets.


*To enable the Department to promote employment equity of persons with disabilities, applicants with disabilities who wish to apply for these posts are required to attach documentary proof substantiating his/her disability, failing which applicants will be categorized as not having a disability.


  • Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.

  • The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.

  • Candidates recommended for appointment will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.

  • If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advert, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.


CLOSING DATE: The closing date for the receipt of all applications is 16:00 on Thursday 12 June 2025. No applications received by the Directorate: HR Provisioning (H/O) after the closing date and time will be considered. It should be noted that the Department will not take responsibility for applications received after the closing date and time even if said applications were sent through Post Office speed services or a courier service.


Download Z83 Forms

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