Administrative Clerk at U.S. Embassy South Africa

Duties

Under the direction of the ORSC Director/Deputy Director and/or the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager, the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Administrative Clerk furnishes a wide range of administrative duties. These activities may include, but not limited to, financial, procurement and supplies, computer network, shipping and travel, personnel, and other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years of clerical/administrative/customer service experience in an office setting is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  

• Knowledge of office management functions, services, procedures and standard information sources.
• Knowledge of OBO or general design/construction guidelines and vocabulary will be required.
• Knowledge of host-nation employment and VAT requirements.

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  English Level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to deal effectively with customers and organize own work to meet established deadlines.
• Good customer service orientation and interpersonal skills are required.  
• Must be able to use a computer for data entry, spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
•  Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in other organizations in order to coordinate personnel matters. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.