NPA Finance Clerk Vacancy 2026: Apply for National Prosecuting Authority Job in Mthatha

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is inviting applications for a Finance Clerk position based at the Director of Public Prosecutions office in Mthatha. This opportunity is open to applicants with a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification and knowledge of financial administration, creditor payments, PERSAL, BAS, and LOGIS.

The closing date for applications is 13 May 2026.

NPA Finance Clerk Vacancy 2026

The Finance Clerk post forms part of the National Prosecutions Service and will support the office with payment processing, financial accounting, claims administration, payroll submissions, petty cash, expenditure reports, and finance-related queries.

This role is suitable for candidates who are detail-oriented, computer literate, and able to work independently in a finance administration environment.

Job Details

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of financial accounting.
• Understanding of creditor payment processing.
• Knowledge of employee allowance claims, including cellphone and subsistence and travel claims.
• Knowledge of Public Finance, PERSAL, BAS, and LOGIS.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• General computer literacy.

Required Skills and Competencies

Candidates should be able to demonstrate competency in acting:

• Independently.
• Professionally.
• Accountably.
• With credibility.

The following skills are also required:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to follow finance policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate with customers and suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing finance and accounting support to the office.

Key duties include:

• Processing payments for service providers.
• Providing support to Financial Accounting.
• Managing the payment register.
• Receiving claims and invoices.
• Checking claims and invoices for correctness.
• Submitting claims and invoices to the Director: Administration for approval.
• Capturing subsistence and travel claims on PERSAL and BAS.
• Capturing cellphone claims on PERSAL and BAS.
• Administering petty cash for the office.
• Submitting certified payroll to Head Office monthly.
• Tracking creditor payments on the tracking system.
• Distributing finance-related policies and circulars to officials.
• Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers.
• Verifying the availability of funds.
• Recommending approval of expenditure.
• Assisting with the compilation of the regional budget.
• Printing and distributing expenditure reports to managers.
• Compiling monthly reconciliations and other reports.
• Ensuring processed payment batches are properly filed.
• Attending to payment section-related queries.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by email to:

Recruit2026138@npa.gov.za

Applicants should ensure that the correct reference number is used when applying:

REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/138

Application Tips

Before submitting your application, make sure that:

• Your CV is updated and clearly shows your finance or administration experience.
• Your Grade 12 or equivalent qualification is included.
• The email subject line includes the reference number.
• Your application is sent before the closing date.
• All required documents are attached in the correct format.

Closing Date

The closing date for the NPA Finance Clerk vacancy is:

13 May 2026

Late applications may not be considered, so applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

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