Administrative Clerk - Support OHS Projects

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A public health department in Johannesburg is seeking an Administrative Clerk to support OHS projects. The role involves organizing correspondence, managing data, and liaising with stakeholders for procurement. Candidates must have at least a National Senior Certificate and a Diploma in Office Management or a related field. This position offers the chance to contribute to a vital health initiative and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum National Senior Certificate required.
• Knowledge of clerical duties and computer operation essential.
• Experience in dealing with public service legislative framework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record, organise, and manage correspondence and data.
• Handle routine enquiries and maintain filing systems.
• Liaise with stakeholders for procurement of goods and services.

Skills

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Basic problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

National Senior Certificate

Diploma (NQF level 6) in Office Management/Public Administration or Management

Job description

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK- Support OHS Projects

• Reference Number : REFS/035217
• Directorate : Chief Director OHS
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Ms TN Nthangeni, Tel No- 082 941 8129

Requirements :

• Minimum National Senior Certificate, Diploma (NQF level 6) in Office Management/Public Administration or Management, as an added advantage. Knowledge: Clerical duties and practices, computer operation, and statistics collection. Legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of working procedures. Skills: Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Basic problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure, independently, and in a team. Attributes: Be able to uphold a good standard of ethical values and principles and maintain confidentiality of information.

Duties :

• Record, organise, capture, and retrieve correspondence and data. Update incoming and outgoing registers. Handle routine enquiries, make photocopies, and scan documents. Keep and maintain the filing system. Type letters/correspondence. Liaise with stakeholders for procurement of goods and services. Obtain quotations and complete procurement forms. Stock control of office stationery. Keep and maintain the asset register of the component. Maintain leave and attendance registers and personnel records. Capture and update expenditure. Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims. Handle telephone accounts and petty cash.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 06-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a National Senior Certificate?

Do you have Diploma (NQF level 6) in Office Management/Public Administration or Management, as an added advantage?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.