Administrative Clerk: Communication Support

In brief

**Overview** This is a 12-month contract position for an Administrative Clerk: Communication Support within the Chief Directorate: Communication and Marketing at the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure. The role is based at Head Office in Pretoria and offers a salary of R237,453 per annum. This position provides administrative and clerical support to the Communication and Marketing unit. **What you will do** You will provide administrative support in content development and internal communication coordination, as well as general support to the Communication and Marketing unit. Your duties will include drafting and editing content and maintaining the unit's records. You will also render general clerical support by recording, organising, capturing, and retrieving correspondence and data, updating registers, handling routine enquiries, and maintaining the filing system and incoming/outgoing registers. Additionally, you will provide administrative support related to procurement, travel, accommodation, personnel administration, and financial administration. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A minimum of Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or equivalent. * A valid driver’s licence. * No previous experience is required. * Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Good business writing skills. * Good organisational and planning skills. * Good telephone etiquette. * Knowledge of the mandate of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Public Service policies and regulations, corporate identity, and digital and social media. * Basic numeracy. * Ability to work independently and in a team, to solve problems, and to maintain confidentiality. * Willingness to adapt the work schedule to the needs of the office, including working after hours and travelling when required. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent, who possess a valid driver's licence and are proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, business writing, organisational, and planning skills, along with good telephone etiquette. Applicants should have knowledge of the Department's mandate, Public Service policies, corporate identity, and digital/social media. The position requires basic numeracy and the ability to work independently, as part of a team, solve problems, and maintain confidentiality. Candidates must be willing to adapt their work schedule, including working after hours and travelling when necessary. No prior experience is required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-public-works-and-infrastructure-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular41-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-400f Source: govpage

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