Principal Clerk at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• To assist with administrative functions required by the Division or Department.
• This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (BIODIVERSITY PLANNING)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Provides assistance at a branch/ divisional level.
• Assists with the public enquiry counter.
• Provides a general administrative support function to the Division/ Branch.
• Assists the Executive Secretary/ Secretary in liaising with clients.
• Develops and maintains a filing and register system.
• Maintains correct data on the document management systems.
• Develops and maintains a suitable database/registry system.
• Assist with the generation, collection, collation of information for statistical reporting purposes.
• Contributes to the Branch, Division and Directorate Performance Management Plan.

Competencies    

• Written Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Ethics & Professionalism
• Planning & Organising
• Use of Technology
• Business Processes
• Data Processing & Analysis
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Client Orientation & Customer Focus
• Resilience
• Change Readiness

Essential Requirements    

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.
• Preferred Requirements    
• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in Administrative field.
• 3 Years relevant experience.