Principal Clerk at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• To provide necessary supervisory, clerical and administrative functions to the Division.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Undertake general clerical duties i.e. scrutinise incoming correspondence, collecting, typing, printing, copying, faxing, distributing and posting of documents.
• Undertake reception duties.
• Capture, retrieve and collate data.
• Compile, update and maintain reports, graphs and statistics.
• Prepare and maintain project control documentation.
• Supervise subordinate staff and maintain a good staff morale.
• Assist in grievance and disciplinary hearings.
• Undertake related duties.

Competencies    

• Attention to detail.
• Organisational awareness.
• Problem solving.
• Planning and organising.
• Use of technology.
• Data processing & analysis.
• Communication.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Learning orientation.
• Team orientation.
• Direction setting.
• Coaching and mentoring.

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