Administrative Clerk vacancy at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for Administrative Clerk vacancy.

Closing date for applications: 11 July 2025

Vacancy at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

• ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK – THEMBA ANIMAL CLINIC
• Reference Number: Refs/022950
• Directorate: Animal Health
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R228 321.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements:

• A grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• No previous experience required.
• Knowledge of clerical duties and practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting data.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment.

SKILLS:

• Job knowledge,
• Good verbal and written communication skills,
• Good Interpersonal relations,
• Flexibility, Teamwork,
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite,
• Planning and organisation,
• Proficient in one or more of Gauteng Official Languages.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment with multiple animal species.

Duties:

• Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function).
• Update registers and databases of clinical records.
• Handle routine enquiries from public.
• Answering the telephone line in the clinic reception.
• Receive clients at the front desk of clinic and assist them with completing of relevant forms.
• Manage bookings for routine visits and procedures of the veterinarians.
• Make photocopies and receive or send emails.
• Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required.
• Keep and maintain the filing system for the component.
• Type letters and/or other correspondence when required.
• Act as scribe for Animal health meetings.
• Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services.
• Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items.
• Stock control of office stationery.
• Keep and maintain the asset register of the component (district offices).
• Maintain a leave register for the component.
• Keep and maintain personnel records in the component.
• Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component.
• Arrange travelling and accommodation.
• Capture and update expenditure in component.
• Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval.
• Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.

How to apply

To apply for the above position, click here to apply online or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialed and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department.

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