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Clerk (Refuse Areas & Teams) – City of Ekurhuleni| Apply Now

Apply for the City of Ekurhuleni Clerk (Refuse Areas & Teams) job. Matric, post-Matric Administration certificate and 1 year’s experience required. Closes 26 August 2026.

Job Title: Clerk (Refuse Areas & Teams)
Reference Number: ERWM20557
Department: Environmental Resource & Waste Management Department
Employer: City of Ekurhuleni
Location: Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: R242,748 – R332,964 basic salary per annum, plus benefits
Closing Date: 26 August 2026

About the Clerk Job

The City of Ekurhuleni is recruiting a Clerk (Refuse Areas & Teams) within the Environmental Resource & Waste Management Department.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and customer service support, manage complaints and enquiries, maintain records, assist with staff administration and support effective financial and operational processes.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Matric / Grade 12.
  • A 1-year post-Matric certificate in Administration or a related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience in administration or financial administration.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong organisational and administrative abilities.

Candidates may be required to provide proof of the NQF level applicable to their qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Customer Service and Complaints

  • Receive complaints telephonically or in person.
  • Handle customer complaints and enquiries professionally.
  • Promote good customer relations and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure complaints and enquiries are dealt with appropriately.

Administrative Support

  • Type and prepare general correspondence, memorandums, letters and minutes.
  • Maintain an up-to-date archive and records management system.
  • Perform administrative duties relating to staff members.
  • Provide general clerical and administrative support to the department.

Staff Administration

  • Control and monitor staff attendance registers.
  • Complete and maintain timesheets accurately.
  • Ensure relevant staff administration is properly recorded and maintained.

Financial and Operational Support

  • Provide administrative support to ensure applicable levies are correctly billed by the Finance Department.
  • Promote sound financial management.
  • Help prevent unnecessary wastage of financial resources.
  • Support effective governance and risk management practices.

Governance and Compliance

  • Promote good governance within the work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Follow Council-approved policies, procedures and operational requirements.
  • Support responsible and accountable administration.

Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate should be:

  • Customer-focused and professional.
  • Organised and detail-oriented.
  • Able to communicate effectively with members of the public and colleagues.
  • Comfortable handling complaints and enquiries.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Able to manage administrative records accurately.
  • Committed to good governance and responsible financial management.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers a basic salary of R242,748 to R332,964 per annum, plus applicable benefits.

The position is permanent and based within the City of Ekurhuleni.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements for the Clerk (Refuse Areas & Teams) position should apply through the City of Ekurhuleni’s official online application system linked to the vacancy advertisement.

Enquiries: 0860 54 3000

Applicants should ensure that their qualifications and experience meet the stated requirements before submitting their applications.

Important Information

  • Candidates may be required to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to their qualifications.
  • The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act.
  • The municipality reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or appoint laterally.
  • If you are not informed of the outcome within six weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date

26 August 2026

If you meet the requirements, apply online for the City of Ekurhuleni Clerk job before 26 August 2026.

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