Administration Clerk
Vacancy at a glance
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Overview
Render administrative support functions & administer logistical matters. Maintain leave records, registers and files.
Requirements
- Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post
- Be proficient in at least English and one other official language
- Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview
- Be in possession of Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / NCV Level 4 or equivalent qualification (NQF level 4 as recognised by SAQA)
- Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage
- Knowledge, skills and competencies: General computer literacy skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook)
- Demonstrate competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Sound planning, organizing, administrative and problem -solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Customer focus and responsiveness
- Be willing to w ork under pressure and extended hours
Responsibilities
- Render administrative support functions & administer logistical matters
- Maintain leave records, registers and files
- Answer and screen all incoming calls to the office of the Section
- Type reports, letters, minutes, agendas, handle confidential documents, keeping record of the minutes and monitoring flow of documents to and out of the office
- Maintain good record keeping, filing and bring forward system
- Operate standard equipment (photocopy machine, telephone, computers)
- Manage the budget and procurement matters
- Ensure correct vesting of expenditure
- Provide weekly reports
- Manage all office human and physical resources
- Ensure compliance with the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, Acts & Policies
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Match your background to the requirements
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Enquiries
Capt NM Pretorius / W/O TB Tshabalala at: 082 778 3708 / 082 906 7372
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