Accounting Clerk: Fraud and Losses Control, Ref No. DOI 83/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructures, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably and competent individual to render efficient and effective fraud and loss management services. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) with Accounting and/or Mathematics as a passed subject
• A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Proven experience/exposure in Loss Control and basic investigation skills
• Ability to adhere to strict financial and quarterly deadlines/timeframes and work under pressure. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Claims against the State (RCD Claims recoverables)
• Theft (losses or damages through criminal acts or omissions)
• Assist to investigate collisions (AD’s and ADM's) and compiling BAS (Basic Accountant System) payments and journals for damages and losses and theft and losses 
• Register of cases on the Western Cape Government Loss Control System and ensuring that the electronic register is updated regularly with the required information 
• Assist with compiling referrals to the State Attorney via Legal Services
• Assist with drafting of write-off submissions, submissions to the higher authority and memorandums to management.

Competencies    

Knowledge and understanding of the following:

• WCG Control processes and procedures
• Management of losses and claims as per PFMA, NTR, PTI, Transport Circular 4 of 2000, Departmental Security policy, Prescription Act 68 of 1969 and the process to recover losses
• Monitor and prevent prescription

Skills in the following:

• Communication (written and verbal) and report writing
• Basic investigations, organising, planning (time management), problem solving and analytical
• Ability to assess evidence w.r.t losses and claims and basic investigation.

Remuneration    

• R 228 321 - R 268 950 per annum (Salary level 5)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07