Administrative Clerk - Cape Town and Durban

Opportunity closing date: 

 Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Opportunity type: 

 Employment

The U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town seeks an Administrative Clerk (Community Grants) in the Executive Section (Exec).  Applicants must have ALL the following requirements:

1. Education: Successful completion of Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
2. Experience: Two years work experience in administration or clerical positions is required.        
3. Language: English level IV in reading, writing and speaking is required. Level III in isiZulu writing/reading/speaking are required.
4. Knowledge: Knowledge of Non Government Organization (NGO) work community development and their challenges in South Africa is required.
5. Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Word and Excel is required.  (This will be tested).
• Ability to work for multiple people, juggling schedules and prioritizing is required.
• Ability to provide unofficial translation for Coordinators during workshop presentations and meetings, and handling applicant inquiries and questions is required.
• Ability to make presentations to groups is required.
• Good judgment in assessing and recommending projects is required.
• Ability to develop and maintain a network of working level outside contacts; excellent drafting, organizational and time management skills is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

For more details on this exciting opportunity, including salary and benefits, please go to: http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html; or go directly to the P-Net site to apply at: http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za/

Applications must be received by July 31, 2012 (Close of Business).