Principal Clerk – Corporate Services

About the role

The Principal Clerk will support the Corporate Services Department by managing clerical processes and providing administrative assistance to the External Liaison and Support Services Branch. This role ensures efficient handling of documentation, correspondence and transactional information within the department.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and prioritize clerical requirements for information updates and processing.
• Apply procedures and systems to control the flow of functional documentation and correspondence.
• Respond to queries and enquiries related to departmental activities and procedures.
• Undertake specific tasks associated with providing support to the External Liaison function.
• Prepare activity‑related reports on progress and outcomes.
• Provide administrative support to the External Liaison function, including verification of transactional information.
• Capture order and payment information against approved requisitions.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving licence.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant administrative experience.