Principal Clerk

In brief

**Overview** This is an explanation of the Principal Clerk role within the IDP, Research and Development Section/Division of Drakenstein Municipality. The position, with reference number MM-IPS-TC1, offers a salary scale at Task Level 07, ranging from R393 958.86 to R484 658.34 per annum (total cost to company). Benefits include a housing subsidy, medical aid, pension, and group life, with a service bonus equivalent to one month's salary and housing allowance for homeowners applicable under certain conditions. **What you will do** The primary purpose of this role is to co-ordinate and maintain the administrative functions of the division. This involves supporting the implementation of procedures, applications, and systems for recording, updating, circulating, and maintaining information related to various administrative activities, while ensuring strict adherence to administrative deadlines. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Selection Requirements:** * Diploma in Office Administration/ Office Management/ Human Resource Administration N6 or equivalent qualification * **Other Requirements/Skills:** * Computer literacy Word, Excel, PowerPoint * Good writing, administrative, interpersonal and communication skills * Telephone etiquette * Proficient in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape * **Experience:** * 1 – 2 years relevant experience * **Competencies:** * Organisational awareness/ political impact * Information measuring and monitoring * Planning and organising * Monitoring and reporting * Project management * Information management * Service delivery orientation * Interpersonal relationships * Client orientation and customer focus * Action orientation * Resilience * Change readiness * Strategic capability and leadership * Impact and influence * Coaching and mentoring * Communication * Learning orientation * Problem solving * Accountability and ethical conduct * Team orientation **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual with a Diploma in Office Administration, Office Management, Human Resource Administration N6, or an equivalent qualification, coupled with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. They should possess strong computer literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with excellent writing, administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills, including good telephone etiquette. Proficiency in at least two official languages of the Western Cape is required. Applicants should demonstrate key competencies such as strong planning and organising abilities, information management skills, a service delivery orientation, client focus, resilience, and a team-oriented approach, while upholding accountability and ethical conduct. **Deadline** 23 October 2026 at 23h59 (for emailed applications) **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/principal-clerk-drakenstein-municipality-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 1 year of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Project management

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