JOB DESCRIPTION

The South African Police Service is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for Financial Clerk vacancies for 2026. These posts are available under different SAPS divisions, including Financial Management Services, Visible Policing, Detective Services, and Executive Secretariat.

A total of 20 Financial Clerk posts are available. The posts are mainly based in Pretoria, with one post based in Gauteng North: Silverton. Successful candidates will perform financial administration duties such as processing claims, assisting with payments, capturing financial information, maintaining records, supporting expenditure management, handling salary-related matters, and providing general financial support services.

This opportunity is suitable for applicants with Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / NCV Level 4 who have computer literacy, communication skills, administrative skills, and an interest in finance-related government work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / NCV Level 4 or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4. Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage. Applicants must be proficient in at least English and one other official language and must be South African citizens.

Applicants must have computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook. They must also have good verbal and written communication skills, planning and organising skills, administrative and problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, customer focus, responsiveness, and willingness to work under pressure and extended hours.

For POST 22/199, applicants must also have at least four years’ experience in the field of the post. A diploma/degree and relevant training courses will serve as an added advantage.

CORE DUTIES

Successful candidates will perform financial administration duties depending on the specific post. Duties may include processing claims, capturing and recording financial information, assisting with payments, maintaining financial records, administering salary-related matters, handling overtime applications and allowances, supporting expenditure management, and assisting with internal control processes.

Some posts will focus on claims and expenditure management, while others will support salary management, financial accounting, medical payments, internal control, or general financial administration. For example, FMS 14/2026 includes receiving, registering, checking, calculating and processing claims, while FMS 20/2026 includes capturing overtime claims, public holiday claims, nightshift allowances, salary adjustments and awards.

HOW TO APPLY

POST 23/250 / FINANCIAL CLERK (X3 POSTS) — Division: Human Resource Development

SALARY: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

CENTRE:

• SAPS Academy Mankwe — Ref No: HRD 29/06/2026 (X1)
• SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet — Ref No: HRD 51/06/2026 (X1)
• SAPS Academy Tshwane — Ref No: HRD 59/06/2026 (X1)

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Academic/education level: Grade 12/Senior Certificate/NCV Level 4 or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4 as recognised by SAQA)
2. Professional registration: Not stated
3. Certification grade/level: Not stated

AMENDED (Circular 25): No experience required.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Division HRD (general): Shorburg Building, 429 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria — Email: hagenn@saps.gov.za
• SAPS Academy Tshwane: 1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West — Email: traincoladmin@saps.gov.za
• SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet: 22 College Road, Robert Sobukwe, 6280 — Email: MeyerU@saps.gov.za; DeyselZ@saps.gov.za
• SAPS Academy Mankwe: R510 Rustenburg to Northam Road, Mogwase — Email: KatjediMA@saps.gov.za

CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2026