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Defence Accounting Clerk: Production (X25 Posts) Vacancy 2026

Defence

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How this salary compares

At R23 309 a month, this post pays below the median of R50 479 for contract posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric (5 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R34 417 and R77 691.

25th percentile: R34 417
Median: R50 479
75th percentile: R77 691

This post sits in the 10th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 5 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Defence is inviting applications for twenty-five (X25) Accounting Clerk: Production posts within its Financial Management Division, specifically under the Directorate: Stores, Services and Related Payments (DSSRP). These entry-level positions offer an opportunity to start a career in financial administration with a key government department.

Successful candidates will be placed at various Financial Accounting Service Centres (FASC/FASO) located across South Africa, including Durban, Ladysmith, Mtubatuba, Lohathla, Polokwane, Makhado, Thohoyandou, Port Elizabeth, Umtata, Garrison, Hoedspruit, Potchefstroom, Klipdrift, Wonderboom, Kimberley, Youngsfield, and MOD. No prior experience is required, making this an accessible opportunity for individuals looking to begin their professional journey.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification, with Accounting or Mathematics as subjects.
No prior experience is required.
A valid Driver’s License.
Basic knowledge of financial and accounting processes.
Computer literate in MS Office software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to understand, interpret, and correctly apply financial policies and prescripts.
Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with clients.
Decisive and persevering in terms of task finalisation.
Willingness to be detached to Satellite Offices across geographical boundaries.
Basic knowledge of contract management and supply chain management processes.
Sound knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, National Treasury practice notes on supply chain processes (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PPPFA, Financial Manual).
Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (e.g., FMS, PERSOL, PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS).

Key Responsibilities

Strictly apply financial policies, prescriptions, and regulations.
Perform cashier duties, including paying out cash advances.
Receive State monies and deposit them into the Paymaster General Account (PMG).
Receive cash from clients, verify correctness of payments, and issue official receipts.
Ensure accurate allocation of revenue.
Prepare and capture deposits on the Financial Management System (FMS) in a timely manner, then securely dispatch deposits to the bank.
Safeguard and issue Face Value Documents (FVD).
Archive accounting documents and ensure the safekeeping of payment and other accounting documentation for audit purposes.
Utilise the Financial Management System (FMS) for regularly recording accounting transactions and making enquiries.
Administer claims on the central Advance System and capture all related accounting transactions on FMS.
Confirm Telkom accounts and provide assistance with general administration and accounting functions at the FASC.

What the Work Involves

As an Accounting Clerk: Production, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day financial operations within an office environment at one of the Department of Defence's Financial Accounting Service Centres. Your daily tasks will focus on handling financial transactions, including receiving and issuing cash, processing deposits, and ensuring all accounting activities adhere to strict policies and regulations.

You will be responsible for accurately recording financial data using systems like FMS and other financial operating systems. This includes preparing and capturing deposits for the bank, managing cash advances, and issuing receipts. A significant part of the role involves meticulous record-keeping, such as archiving and safeguarding all financial documentation for audit purposes. You will also interact with clients to process payments and verify transactions, contributing to the efficient management of the division's finances.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via email.

Email Address: Recruit2FMD@dod.mil.za
Subject Line: ACCOUNTING CLERK: PRODUCTION (POST 32/05)
Closing Date: 18 September 2026

This listing in context

What the 315 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live contract posts: 55
In Eastern Cape: 7
Closing within 7 days: 1

18% of the 55 live contract posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric. The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 38%.

Live contract posts stay open for a median of 14 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 315 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 16 opportunities in Eastern Cape.

What you'll need to apply

Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.

A completed Z83 form
Your CV

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What a fixed-term post involves

A contract post is employment for a defined period or project. The work and the requirements are usually identical to a permanent post at the same level — the difference is the end date. Contract staff generally receive the same salary scale, sometimes with benefits paid as an allowance instead of a fund contribution.

How the selection usually runs

The screening and interview process mirrors a permanent post, and the minimum requirements are applied just as strictly.
Contract posts are often filled faster than permanent ones, because the funding is tied to a project timeline.

What you leave with

Directly relevant experience at the level you want, and internal standing when a permanent post at that level is eventually advertised.

Where this leads next

Contract renewal or extension
Continued funding for the project or post.
Permanent appointment at the same level
Competing for the post when it is advertised — contract service does not convert automatically.
A higher level elsewhere
The experience the contract gave you, which is what the next advert is asking for.

A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.

Watch out for this

Confirm what happens at the end of the term before you resign from something else. A fixed-term contract ends by expiry, and that is not a dismissal you can contest.