Chief Clerk

eThekwini Municipality
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 4 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas:

  • Manage staff and productivity.
  • Administer and co-ordinate administrative, clerical and financial controls/reports at all workshops.
  • Responsible for attendance registers, time sheets, job cards and recoveries.
  • Accept appointment in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993).
  • Scrutinise all Councils reports, minutes and circulars from the City Manager and implement required departmental action.
  • Review separate workshop yellow job cards prior to authorising the printing of pro-forma invoices.
  • Monitor and reconcile charges to other departments and processing of adjustments.
  • Monitor vehicle utilisation for the division.
  • Responsible for works outside/stores and petty cash requisitions.
  • Responsible for courier and office distribution services.

Competencies:

  • Written communication.
  • Oral communication.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Planning and organisation.
  • Use of Technology.
  • Interpersonal relationships.
  • Communication.
  • Learning orientation.
  • Action orientation.
  • Team orientation.

Essential Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
  • Valid motor vehicle driving license
  • 3 years relevant experience
  • Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a certificate in Administrative field.
  • 4 Years relevant experience.

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You'll apply on eThekwini Municipality's own site before 9 October 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience4+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date9 October 2026
eThekwini Municipality
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

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