Clerk Jobs 2026 | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

Job Description

The City of Ekurhuleni is recruiting a Clerk (Refuse Areas & Teams) within the Environmental Resource & Waste Management Department. This permanent opportunity is ideal for candidates with administrative experience who are passionate about customer service and municipal administration.

Job Details

• Position: Clerk (Refuse Areas & Teams)
• Reference Number: ERWM20557
• Employer: Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
• Department: Environmental Resource & Waste Management
• Location: City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: R242,748 – R332,964 per annum (plus benefits)

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide administrative support, manage customer enquiries and complaints, maintain records, support staff administration, and assist with financial and governance processes within the department.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• 1-year post-Matric Certificate in Administration or a related field
• Minimum 1 year experience in administration or financial administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Good communication skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Customer service orientation
• Computer literacy
• Organisational and record-keeping skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately under pressure

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Receiving customer complaints telephonically and in person
• Handling complaints and enquiries professionally
• Typing correspondence, letters, memos, and meeting minutes
• Maintaining an up-to-date archive system
• Performing administrative duties for staff members
• Managing attendance registers and completing timesheets
• Providing administrative support for finance and billing processes
• Promoting good governance and risk management
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, council policies, and procedures
• Supporting sound financial management practices
• Maintaining excellent customer service and public satisfaction

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for candidates who:

• Have Grade 12 and a post-Matric administration qualification
• Have administration or financial administration experience
• Enjoy working with the public
• Have good organisational and communication skills
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the City of Ekurhuleni online application system available on the municipality’s official website.

Applicants may be required to submit proof of the NQF level of their qualifications.

If you do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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