Admin Clerk at The Aurum Institute

Description

Work Description

An Admin Clerk will be responsible to perform a wide variety of office support and clerical duties and activities of a general nature in support and aligned to a specific work erea.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical and office support duties of a general nature for an assigned office.
• Implement the company, operation and services and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Correctly interpret and apply general administrative and company policies and procedures.
• Apply applicable country and local laws and regulations.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Effectively utilise various software applications. Implement and apply new information and skills.
• Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Establish and maintain a variety of files and records.
• Prepare routine correspondence and memoranda.
• Accurately count, record, and balance assigned transactions.
• Perform routine mathematical calculations.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from other company staff, the public, and outside agencies.
• Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of contact by phone or in person.
• Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification

Advantageous

• One year certificate from College or Technical School or Office Administration Certificate
• Business Administration Certificate

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant administration experience
• 6 months’ experience of general office hygiene services and maintenance in a corporate environment

Requirements

• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of basic office etiquette
• Advanced cleaning skills
• Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, E-mail
• Driver’s license
• Fully Bilingual – English & Afrikaans
• Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
• Willing to work overtime