Senior Office Clerk

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Professional development

Medical aid & retirement fund

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a senior office clerk to oversee key administrative functions from our Nelspruit office in Mpumalanga. The role emphasizes complex filing, coordinating activities, and supporting department heads to ensure accurate information flow and records management.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining high professional standards and confidentiality in a dynamic office environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Office Clerk or in a similar administrative role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various database management systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in process improvement and implementing administrative efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex filing systems, both physical and digital, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Coordinate office activities and events, including scheduling meetings and managing logistics.
• Process and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence and documents.
• Assist departmental heads with administrative tasks, report generation, and data management.
• Oversee office supply inventory and manage procurement processes.
• Train and mentor junior administrative staff on office procedures and best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Database management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Multitasking

Tools

Database systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Office Clerk to oversee and manage key administrative functions within their Nelspruit office. This role requires a proactive individual capable of managing complex filing systems, coordinating office activities, and providing support to departmental heads. You will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient flow of information and operations, maintaining high standards of organization and record-keeping for the business in the Mpumalanga region. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex filing systems, both physical and digital, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Coordinate office activities and events, including scheduling meetings and managing logistics.
• Process and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence and documents.
• Assist departmental heads with administrative tasks, report generation, and data management.
• Oversee office supply inventory and manage procurement processes.
• Train and mentor junior administrative staff on office procedures and best practices.

Requirements

• Significant experience as an Office Clerk or in a similar administrative role, with demonstrated progression.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various database management systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in process improvement and implementing administrative efficiencies.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package.
• Opportunity for career advancement and increased responsibilities.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• A stable and professional work environment in Nelspruit .