DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT has a fantastic career opportunity for an Administration Clerk within the Directorate of Financial and Supply Chain Management Services. This role is based in the vibrant city of East London, Eastern Cape, and offers a competitive salary of R202,233 per annum (Level 05).Administration Clerk in East London.
Position Details
Position Title: Administration Clerk
Reference Number: 3/2/1/2023/460
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Salary: R202,233 per annum (Level 05)
Minimum Requirements
Candidates interested in this role must possess a Grade 12 Certificate. No prior experience is necessary, making this an ideal opportunity for recent graduates or individuals looking to start a career in public administration.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Clerical Duties: Understanding of clerical practices and procedures.
- Data Management: Proficiency in data capture, computer operations, and statistics collection.
- Legislative Framework: Familiarity with the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Planning and Organization: Strong planning and organizational abilities.
- Computer Literacy: Competence in various computer applications.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain relationships within a team.
- Flexibility: Adaptability to changing work environments and requirements.
Key Responsibilities
General Clerical Support
- Record, organize, store, capture, and retrieve correspondence and data.
- Update registers and statistics regularly.
- Handle routine inquiries effectively.
- Manage photocopying and facsimile services.
- Distribute documents and packages to stakeholders.
- Maintain a comprehensive filing system.
- Draft and type letters and correspondence.
- Maintain an incoming and outgoing document register.
- Take and draft minutes for meetings.
Supply Chain Clerical Support
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement.
- Obtain quotations and complete procurement forms.
- Manage stock control of office stationery.
- Maintain the asset register for the component.
Personnel Administration Clerical Support
- Maintain the leave register for the component.
- Keep and maintain personnel records.
- Manage the attendance register.
- Arrange travel and accommodation for staff.
Financial Administration Support
- Capture and update component expenditure.
- Verify correctness of subsistence and travel claims.
- Handle telephone accounts and petty cash.
Application Process
Contact Information
For more information about this position, please contact:
- Ms. A van Vuuren: Tel No: (043) 701 8127
- Ms. A Kili: Tel No: (043) 701 8136
Submission Details
Applications can be submitted in the following ways:
- By Post: PO Box 1716, East London, 5200
- Hand Delivery: Corner Moore Coutts Street, Ocean Terrace View, Block H, Quigney, East London, 5200
Important Notes
- Application Requirements: A completed and signed new Z83 Form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Supporting Documents: Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, highest required qualifications, and driver’s license (if applicable) will only be required from shortlisted candidates before the interview date.
- Closing Date: 21 July 2023 at 16:00
Employment Equity
The department encourage applications from African, Indian, and White males, Coloured and Indian females, and persons with disabilities.
