National Department of Forestry: Administration Clerks - Forest Enterprise Development

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**Overview** This position is for an Administration Clerk within the Forest Enterprise Development section of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). The role is located in Pretoria, specifically at the Department of Defence Headquarters Unit, Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, and is offered at a government entry-level (Grade 12 / Junior) for unemployed youth. The successful candidate will receive a salary of R237 453 per annum. The reference number for this position is FOM69/2026. **What you will do** The key responsibilities for this role include: * Rendering general clerical support services, which involves recording, organising, storing, capturing, and retrieving correspondence and information. * Updating registers and providing general administrative services. * Handling routine enquiries, making photocopies, and managing emails (receiving/sending). * Distributing documents/packages to various stakeholders as required and maintaining the office filing system. * Typing documents and/or other correspondence as needed. * Keeping and maintaining the incoming and outgoing documents register for the office. * Providing supply chain clerical support services within the component. * Liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding the procurement of goods and services. * Obtaining quotations and completing procurement forms for purchasing standard office items. * Keeping and maintaining the asset register of the component. * Providing logistical support services. * Maintaining leave registers, personnel records, and attendance registers for the office. * Arranging travelling and accommodation. * Providing financial administration support services within the component, including capturing and updating expenditure. * Verifying the correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submitting them to the manager for approval. * Handling telephone accounts and petty cash for the estate and regional office. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric or an equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. * Exposure in Office Administration / Environment will serve as an added advantage. * Basic knowledge of Public Service Regulation and PFMA. * Knowledge of procurement processes, organising, and planning. * Computer skills and communication skills. * Good interpersonal relations skills. * Ability to work individually and in a team. * Ability to work under extreme pressure. * Ability to work with difficult people and ability to resolve conflicts. * Be responsible and loyalty. **Who should apply** This position is targeted at unemployed youth seeking an entry-level administrative role within the South African Government. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 qualification and possess the listed administrative, organisational, and interpersonal skills, along with a basic understanding of public service regulations and procurement processes. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.graduates24.com/national-department-of-forestry-administration-clerks-forest-enterprise-developm Source: graduate24

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