Senior Administrative Clerk, Sanitation Operations

eThekwini; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

eThekwini in Durban is seeking an administrative assistant for the Water and Sanitation department to provide switchboard support and reception services. You will handle mail distribution, deliveries, and assist with stock control and attendance records.

The role requires meticulous data capture, filing, and related assignment execution, contributing to efficient department operations and clear communication within teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ethical professionalism.
• Strong organisational awareness and planning abilities.
• Proficiency with technology and data processing tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide a switchboard function to the department.
• Undertake data capturing and reception service.
• Receiving, processing and distributing all incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
• Receive and check deliveries.
• Assist the Superintendent with the control of stock.
• Assist with daily staff attendance records.
• Maintain and administer the department's filing system and notice boards.
• Undertaking related assignments.

Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Attention to Detail

Ethics & Professionalism

Organisational Awareness

Planning & Organising

Use of Technology

Data Processing & Analysis

Interpersonal Relationships

Communication

Action Orientation

Team Orientation

Job description

eThekwini in Durban is seeking an administrative assistant for the Water and Sanitation department to provide switchboard support and reception services. You will handle mail distribution, deliveries, and assist with stock control and attendance records.

The role requires meticulous data capture, filing, and related assignment execution, contributing to efficient department operations and clear communication within teams.