Principal Clerk (Events) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Responsible for providing a complete secretarial service. 

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the post.
• This post reports to FUNCTIONS CO-ORDINATOR

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Provides a complete secretarial service, typing duties, receptionist, co-ordinating, controlling and distributing incoming mail and diarising the necessary follow-up
• Undertaking routine correspondence duties by drafting replies and returns where necessary.
• Directing and controlling telephone calls by screening and re-directing calls where appropriate and by making calls, including truck calls as directed.
• Compiling and distributing agendas and taking minutes by attending relevant meetings.
• Maintain a confidential filing system.
• Maintaining and updating relevant policy and procedural records.
• Arranging conferences, seminars, presentations, meetings and office functions and ensuring the necessary documentation is available.
• Co-ordinating and controlling the diaries of Office Bearers by diarising events/functions and informing the respective Office Bearers.
• Liaising with Office Managers and Executive Secretaries to ensure an accurate co-ordination of diaries. 

Competencies    

• Attention to detail.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• Organisational awareness.
• Planning and organising.
• Use of Technology.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication.
• Service delivery orientation.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Action orientation.
• Learning orientation. 

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 an Administrative Certificate.
• 3 Years relevant experience.

Deadline:17th October,2025