About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated Administrative Clerk for its office in Mthatha. This role is crucial in ensuring that day-to-day administrative tasks run smoothly, allowing the department to effectively serve the community. As an Administrative Clerk, you will be at the heart of operations, providing essential administrative support that enhances the productivity of legal staff and other line functionaries. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of public service delivery in the region, making a positive difference in the lives of South Africans.
Located in the vibrant city of Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, this position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and make meaningful connections. The role involves a variety of administrative tasks, from managing correspondence to liaising with stakeholders, ensuring that the office operates efficiently. Your role will be instrumental in achieving the department’s mission to uphold justice and serve the public with integrity and professionalism.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration plays a vital role in the governance of South Africa by ensuring that public service is delivered effectively and efficiently. It is committed to fostering a functional administrative environment that supports various government functions. Working within this department means being part of a team that values accountability, professionalism, and integrity in public service, contributing to the development and well-being of the community.
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality administrative support to the office.
- Organize and maintain the administrative system effectively.
- Execute a variety of administrative tasks to support line functionaries.
- Draft correspondence to other organizations and State departments.
- Liaise with corporate services on administrative matters.
- Support legal staff with finance, logistics, and human resources tasks.
- Handle mail delivery, photocopying, faxing, and document dispatch.
- Ensure efficient administrative services within the Cluster.
- Manage diaries and receive correspondence for the section.
- Collect information for civil matters addressed to the unit or group.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- Ability to act independently and professionally.
- Strong planning and organizing skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent.Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
Sound planning and organizing skills, written and verbal communication.
General computer literacy skills and knowledge in programs MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint and Outlook.
Good people skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to act independently.
Job Duties
Provide high-quality administrative support to the office.Design and keep a well-organized administrative system for the office.
Execute a wide variety of administrative tasks pertaining to the provision of support to line functionaries.
Draft correspondence to other organisations and State departments.
Liaise with corporate services with all matters pertaining to the administrative functioning of the office.
Provide administrative support to the legal staff, pertaining to finance, logistical and human resources.
Deliver mails, photocopying, faxing, receiving and dispatching documents.
Provide efficient administrative services in the Cluster.
Liaise with customers and stakeholders.
Diary Management.
Receive correspondence for the section.
Collect information for civil matters addressed to the unit or group.
