HIGHER EDUCATION PRACTITIONER: FINANCE (PAYMENTS) VACANCY

POST: PRACTITIONER: FINANCE (PAYMENTS) (REF NO: NSF35/04/2025)

SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 7)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENT :

• An appropriate Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management/ Accounting or related qualification.
• A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ work experience in financial management.
• Knowledge of Public Service and NSF mandates and strategies.
• Knowledge of Government wide legislation.
• Legislative Knowledge and prescripts, knowledge of NSF services.
• Knowledge of NSF policies, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of customer services values, NSF goals and performance requirements.

Skills required:

• Processing and records management, quality management, technical proficiency, excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills, computer literate, Microsoft office proficient, strong administrative, organizational and general office management skills, time management skills, Planning and organizing skills.

DUTIES :

• Receive all creditor invoices (centrally), scan and log invoices received against order raised on the system and check whether budget is available for payment (daily).
• Perform preliminary safety-web check daily.
• Notify creditor and/or responsible NSF manager daily where invoice does not contain an order number or where there is no budget available or with regards to incorrect banking details because of safety-web.
• Prepare payment requisitions and notify and follow-up with responsible NSF managers for approval, adjustment or rejection of creditor invoices as per payment requisition daily.
• Notify SCM on the rejection of creditor invoices to resolve the matter with responsible NSF managers and creditors daily.
• Perform final safety-web check prior to capturing payment daily.
• Capture approved invoices for payment on the financial system against correct expense items and against correct creditors daily.
• Back-up for other Junior Finance Officer(s).
• Receive all project creditor invoices (quarterly or monthly reports) (centrally) via the system daily.
• Perform safety-web check daily.
• Notify creditor and / or responsible NSF manager with regards to incorrect banking details because of safety-web on a daily basis.
• Participate as an active member of the Directorate Adhere at all times to the values of the NSF.
• Actively participate in all meetings as required.
• Operate within the policies, procedures and rules of the NSF.

ENQUIRIES :

Mr D Moyane Tel No: 012 943 3105 / Ms C Els 012 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki 012 943 3161

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APPLICATIONS :

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and following the easy prompts/instructions.

CLOSING DATE : 16 May 2025

NOTE :

A Skilled And Capable Workforce For An Inclusive Growth “The Full Details For The Adverts Can Be Accessed On DHET Website At www.dhet.gov.za or Https://Www.Dhet.Gov.Za/Sitepages/Careers.Aspx And Will Be Placed On The DPSA Circular Upload the supporting documents namely, (1) a comprehensive CV, and (2) copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s licence, and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed (electronic signature) Z83 form will be considered.

A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training–course/sms–pre–entry–programme/.

The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organization.

Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all NSF posts”.