Department of Water and Sanitation: Entry Level Jobs

The Department of Water and Sanitation  invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.

Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk

Location: Pretoria Head Office

Reference No: 230625/07

Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: A Senior/Grade 12 certificate.

Knowledge: Have knowledge / competencies of clerical functions, Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (SAP). Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Basic knowledge of problem solving and analysis. A highly motivated individual with good time-management and organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to deal with people at all levels in the Department and the incumbent must have skill in the use of computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Have accountability and ethical conduct. Teamwork and flexibility. Communication skills, verbal and written. Client orientation and customer focus

Duties: Render general clerical support services to the Director and the officials within the Directorate. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing registers in the Directorate. Receive and respond to queries timeously. Receive and deliver documents for the Directorate as and when required. Maintain the filing system for the Directorate. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Type letters and / or other correspondences when required. Provide supply chain management support services within the Directorate. Complete procurement forms / capture purchase requisition on SAP system for purchasing of standards office items, drums, toners, stationery, IT equipment etc. Collect and control all received standards office items, drums, toners, stationery, IT equipment. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services. Receive and verify delivered goods / services for the Directorate.

Administration Clerk (Telephone Operator)

Location: Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth

Reference No: 230625/08

Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: A Senior/Grade 12 certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge of clerical functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data. Operate computer and collate administrative statistics. Basic knowledge of problem solving and analysis. Accountability and ethical conduct. Good communication skills. Telephone etiquette.

Duties: Operate the switchboard by answering the incoming and handling outgoing calls. Handle routine enquiries. Must upkeep the registry and filing system. Ensure customers are referred promptly and correctly. Taking down messages and administering the correct distribution thereof. Supplying basic information to customers regarding the Department services. Keep the reception area clean and tidy. Receive guests and / or visitors. Updating and distributing the internal telephone directory and keeping a database of other important contact numbers. Operate the fax machine. Responsible for fault reporting on the telephone system and liaising with service providers in this regard. Utilize the Telephone Management System to monitor telephone accounts, including printing reports and verifying information.