Administration Clerk: Forest Enterprise Development

About the role

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring an Administration Clerk: Forest Enterprise Development, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: FOM69/2026 Closing date: 26 October 2026 at 16:00. No late applications will be accepted. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Render general clerical support services, Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and information.
• Update registers and render administrative services.
• Handle routine enquiries, make photocopies, receive, or send emails.
• Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required, maintain the filing system for the office.
• Type documents and/or other correspondence when required.
• Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing documents register of the office.
• Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component, Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services.
• Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items.
• Keep and maintain the asset register of the component.
• Provide logistical support services.
• Keep and maintain a leave registers, personnel records and attendance register for the office.
• Arrange travelling and accommodation.
• Provide financial administration support services in the component, Capture and update expenditure. verify correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials.
• Submit to manager for approval.
• Handle telephone accounts and pretty cash for the estate and regional office.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF) or 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.