ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Infrastructure Development in Johannesburg is seeking an Administrative Clerk at its Head Office. The role focuses on handling daily administrative tasks, records management, and correspondence processing within the department.

Requirements include Grade 12 and computer literacy (MS Word, basic Excel, and Outlook). No prior experience is required, but strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Closing date is 09-11-2026 for applications.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate is required.
• No experience required.
• Computer literate (MS Word, basic Excel and Outlook).
• Good communication, analytical, report writing and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data.
• Update registers and statistics.
• Handle routine enquiries and correspondence.
• Liaise with stakeholders for procurement of goods and services.
• Maintain filing and asset registers and related records.
• Assist with travel arrangements and expenses.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Report writing

Research

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK

• Reference Number : refs/056911
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• Grade 12. No experience required. Administration exposure will be an added advantage.COMPETENCIES: GPG and DID policies and procedures. Legislation and Public Service Regulations. SKILLS: Communication, analytical, report writing and research. Must be computer literate (Knowledge of MS word, basic Excel and outlook). ATTRIBUTES: Self-driven. Team player. Adaptable and innovative.

Duties :

• Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function). Update registers and statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain the filing system for the component. Type letters and/or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services. Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items. Stock control of office stationery. Keep and maintain the asset register of the component (district offices). Maintain a leave register for the component. Keep and maintain personnel records in the component. Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component. Arrange travelling and accommodation. Capture and update expenditure in component. Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval. Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.

Notes :

• The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).
• The employment decision shall be guided by the Department's Employment Equity Plan.
• The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s).
• Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department's Employment Equity Plan.
• In line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply.
• To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 Certificate?