Registry Clerk

A well-established established institution is looking for an experienced Registry Clerk to join the team in Pietermaritzburg. You should be comfortable balancing competing priorities without losing attention to detail.

You will have the tools, systems, and backing needed to do the job properly. There is genuine scope to shape the role and make it your own. Send your CV through today and take the first step towards this opportunity.

• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports, minutes, memoranda, and other documentation to support departmental work.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive information and records, limiting access to authorised personnel only.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and monitoring of programmes and projects by maintaining documentation and tracking progress.
• Coordinate and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and awareness campaigns, preparing materials and venues.
• Provide administrative support to senior officials including diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting pack preparation.
• Provide frontline service to members of the public by responding to enquiries, providing information, and directing individuals appropriately.
• Register, classify, file, and track all incoming and outgoing correspondence per the approved file plan and records management policy.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines in a busy office environment.
• Knowledge of legislation such as the Promotion of Access to Information Act and National Archives Act for records roles.
• A commitment to the principles of public service including professionalism, accountability, transparency, and service orientation.
• A clear criminal record is essential as the role involves access to sensitive information and interaction with vulnerable persons.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with ability to draft correspondence and interact respectfully with the public.