Office Management Assistant (WAE) at U.S. Embassy South Africa

Duties

Reports to various offices throughout the consulate and provide temporary office and clerical coverage as needed. As directed by section officers, duties may include routine clerical and administrative functions: i.e., draft correspondence, diplomatic notes and demarches; type reports and cables; prepare briefing books and talking points; answer telephones and screen calls; take accurate messages; meet and escort visitors and work crews; sort and distribute mail; organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; schedule and take notes at meetings; schedule appointments; and perform other administrative support functions.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  

• Two years' experience in an office or support-supply operations that required use of forms and record-keeping documentation, and the application of detailed guidelines is required

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: 

• Successful completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: 

• Good working knowledge - speaking/reading/writing - in English is required. (This may be tested)

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.