Administrative Clerk (EPWP) - Gauteng Infrastructure

About the role

The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development is recruiting an Administrative Clerk for its EPWP programme, based at the Head Office in Johannesburg. The advertised salary is R 237 453.00 per annum plus benefits. Applicants apply online through the department's vacancies portal; only online applications are considered.

Key responsibilities

• Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data
• Update registers and statistics, and keep the incoming and outgoing document register
• Handle routine enquiries, type correspondence and make photocopies
• Receive or send facsimiles and distribute documents to stakeholders
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on procurement of goods and services, obtain quotations and complete procurement forms for standard office items
• Control stock of office stationery and maintain the asset register for district offices
• Maintain leave, personnel and attendance registers
• Arrange travel and accommodation, capture and update expenditure, and check subsistence and travel claims
• Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component

Required profile

• Grade 12 or matric or equivalent; no experience required
• Administration exposure is an added advantage
• Knowledge of GPG and DID policies and procedures, and legislation and public service regulations
• Communication, analytical, report writing and research skills
• Self-driven, team player, adaptable and innovative

Required skills

• Computer literacy: MS Word, basic Excel and Outlook
• Integrity assessment and practical exercise as part of the selection process

Selection follows the department's Employment Equity targets, and candidates are asked to indicate their race, gender and disability status. Shortlisted candidates take a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, then attend interviews.