Admin Clerk - Biodiversity Management

About the role

The Gauteng Department of Environment is recruiting an Admin Clerk for its Biodiversity Management function, with placements across Gauteng provincial nature reserves and regional offices. The advertised salary is R237,453 per annum plus benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to departmental functions, including processing and capturing applications for services and activities such as permitting and client bookings and reservations.
• Receive and manage correspondence, maintain accurate records and electronic databases, and track processes and documentation.
• Contribute to efficiency through digital systems and electronic administrative processes.
• Take and distribute meeting minutes, and deal with correspondence, filing and administrative records.
• Handle client communications and enquiries, monitor the use of telecommunication facilities and provide professional public service.
• Provide financial management support and collect revenue and payments from clients for services rendered.

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA; no experience required.
• Knowledge of clerical duties and practices, and the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collect statistics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

To apply, candidates complete a new Z.83 form, attach a full CV and quote the reference number (REFS/057062); applications are made online via the Professional Job Centre or by email to the department's recruitment address. Shortlisted candidates face two pre-entry assessments, an oral interview and personnel suitability checks.