Administration Clerks: State Forest Management

About the role

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring an Administration Clerks: State Forest Management, based in Western Cape. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ For attention: Human Resource Management Reference number to quote: FOM52/2026 Closing date: 23 November 2026, 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, organize, 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 different stakeholders as a need arises.
• Maintain the filing system for the office.
• Type documents and/or other correspondence when required.
• Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document 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 quotation, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items.
• Keep and maintain asset register of the component.
• Provide logistical support services.
• Keep and maintain leave registers, personnel records and attendance register for the office.
• Facilitate bookings for travelling and accommodation.
• Provide financial administration support services in the component, Capture and update expenditure.
• Verify correctness of Facilitate procurement of goods and services.
• Subsistence and travel claims of officials, vehicle documents and submit to managers for approval.
• Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the estate and regional office.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A postmatric qualification and relevant experience in Administration will be an added advantage.
• Basic Knowledge of Public Services Regulation and PFMA.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, organizing and planning.
• Computer skills and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with people at different levels, Ability to apply policies, Ability to work individually and in a team.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Ability to work with difficult people and ability to resolve conflicts.
• Be initiative and creative.
• Be responsible and have sound work ethics.