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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Admin Clerks

Company : Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Location : KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing date: 20 June 2022

The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.

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

Salary: R176 310 per annum (Level 05), (excluding benefits)

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk (Pietermaritzburg)

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Reference No: CMS16/2022

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification

Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service Regulation and PFMA.

Duties: Render general clerical support services. Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data. Update registers and statistics. Provide receptionist services. Handle routine enquires. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain filling system. Type letters and other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing documents register. Provide supply chain support services within the component. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of good and services. Obtain quotation, complete procurements forms for the purchasing office items. Stock control of office stationary. Keep and maintain the assets register of the component.


Senior Database Clerk (Midmar Dam)

Location: KwaZulu-Natal (Midmar Dam)

Reference No: EP9012/2022

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Knowledge: Data capturing and developing database. Proficiency in MS Office and Windows. Systematic and meticulous approach to Data capturing. Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts. Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures

Duties: Ensure accurate population of non – spatial data in NRM systems. Capture submitted non – spatial data on WIMS which include clearing quotations, order numbers and clearing invoices on time. Capture submitted ID copies of beneficiaries on WIMS. Request project coordinators to submit correct documents on time in order to verify and scrutinise data. Ensure accurate capturing of social and training data. Support provincial information systems management. Verify data by comparing WIMS information with spreadsheet information updated on a daily basis as a measuring tool for data verification. Scrutinise documents for compliance before capturing on WIMS system. Fixing discrepancies as per data analyser report, contract clearing report and training report to improve data quality. Provide regular capturing feedback on errors encountered. Verify MIS data with provincial source data. Provide records support. Ensure up to date electronically filed and archived evidence documents for all captured data. Check that planned deliverables have been met as per the performance agreement.


Chief Administration Clerk (Pietermaritzburg)

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Reference No: CMS15/2022

Requirements: Applicant must be in possession of grade 12 certificate and 3-5 years relevant experience.

Knowledge: Knowledge in data capturing. Knowledge of legislative framework and PFMA. Ability to interpret and apply policies

Duties: Open and close personnel and general files when required. Coordination of file plan input. Complete control sheets, file documents numerically and open control cards. Prepare files for scanning. Records and transfer files. Ensure the control card is competed, signed and retained in the Registry. Archive files. Ensure that all incoming mail are recorded in the relevant registers. Ensure mail is franked and price recorded on franking register. Ensure that all courier services is recorded and sent to reception for collection and manage the courier payments. Receive enquires from customers, acknowledgement and give feedback to customer. Supervise Registry Personnel.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Sound organizing and planning skills in terms of own work.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Administrative skills.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Advanced computer and 49 numeracy skills.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • Compiling spreadsheets.
  • Compile reports.
  • Ability to gather and analyze information.
  • Ability to apply policies.
  • Ability to work individually and in team.
  • Good interpersonal relations skills.
  • Ability to work under extreme pressure.
  • Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download Here)  and must be accompanied by recently updated CV, ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.  Please indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form.

NB. Supporting documents don’t have to be certified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.

Please use the address given for position to apply.

Administration Clerk (Pietermaritzburg)

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Reference No: CMS16/2022

Send Applications to: Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment: Private Bag X 9029, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand-delivered to 185 Langalibalele Street, Old Mutual Building, 5th floor, Pietermaritzburg,

For the attention: Human Resources Management


Senior Database Clerk (Midmar Dam)

Location: KwaZulu-Natal (Midmar Dam)

Reference No: EP9012/2022

Send Applications to: DirectorGeneral, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or Hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street Cape Town.

For the attention: Human Resources Management.


Chief Administration Clerk (Pietermaritzburg)

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Reference No: CMS15/2022

Send Applications to: Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment: Private Bag X 9029, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand-delivered to 185 Langalibalele Street, Old Mutual Building, 5th floor, Pietermaritzburg,

For the attention: Human Resources Management