11 May 2026 Department of Transport Closing 28 May 2026

Office Administrator Grade II

Retail

Minimum Requirements

  • A recognised NQF level 6 qualification by SAQA in Office Management and Technology/ Secretariat/ Management Assistant/ Public Management/ Administration/ Business Management with 2 years’ experience in rendering support service to senior management.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Computer Literature Certificate.
  • Administration Skills Certificate.
  • Record Keeping.
  • Communication Skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal abilities.
  • Ability communicates with all cultures at all levels.
  • Have a positive open, friendly disposition in all communications.
  • Confidence, confidentiality and reliability is essential.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • of Corel and Microsoft, in order to communicate computer-wise in any given situation.
  • Ability to use the internet.
  • E-mail (electronic diaries, scheduling of meetings).
  • Administrative Abilities.
  • Successful handling of documents and correspondents.
  • Successful coordination of the office.
  • Client satisfaction, both internal and external.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a support services to the Chief Director
  • Answer and record telephone/facsimile/email activity on behalf of the Chief Director as well as screen calls
  • Record and deal with queries from public and personnel in the department; create a database of clients with respect to contact information, line of business and other information.
  • Attend to documentation (filing, tracking, update and disposal thereof)
  • Receive documentation, acknowledge receipt, apply file number/ allocation, record data into computer system, file appropriately
  • Perform document tracking for all documentation
  • Keep record of incoming and outgoing documents.
  • Perform general office administration
  • Sent and receive faxes, email receive and dispatch items and do photocopying; obtain relevant quotes and order supplies
  • Type letters, agendas, minutes and other correspondences as necessary.
  • Assist in organising meeting, workshops, seminars and conferences.
  • Prepare for meetings (arrange venues, refreshments, equipment’s copy relevant literature
  • Buy refreshments supplies for the office.
  • Chief User Clerk
  • Complete and sign VAS 2 forms
  • Order stationery, equipment and furniture for the office
  • Monitor office orders.
How to apply