Admin Officer at The eThekwini Municipality | Apply Now!

📍 Location: City Hall, 263 Anton Lembede Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, South Africa
🗓 Closing Date: August 8, 2025
💼 Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
📂 Job Reference: ETH250702-3 | Job Number: 27000060-1
💰 Salary Range: R331,758.60 – R430,640.16 per annum

Website: http://www.durban.gov.za

📝 Job Purpose

Invest Durban, a branch of the eThekwini Municipality, seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Administration Officer to support its management team with a range of administrative functions. This role is pivotal in enabling the department’s effective operations through organized communication, record-keeping, logistical planning, and client engagement.

This position reports directly to the Manager: Administration.

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the department and management team.

• Act as a liaison between the department and clients, staff, Councillors, and the public.

• Develop, manage, and maintain a filing and register system.

• Review Council minutes and circulars and inform management about issues impacting the department.

• Organize meetings, conferences, presentations, seminars, and other departmental functions.

• Arrange travel logistics for department leadership.

• Assist with processing invoices and monitor budget-related administration.

• Conduct research to support Managers and Deputy Heads with informed decision-making.

🎯 Required Competencies

• Written & Oral Communication

• Planning & Organising

• Problem Solving

• Attention to Detail

• Client Orientation & Customer Focus

• Accountability & Ethical Conduct

• Organisational Awareness

• Action Orientation

• Team Orientation

• Monitoring & Information Management

• Cognitive Ability

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) plus an Administrative Certificate or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license

• 3 years of relevant administrative experience

• Strong computer literacy

🌟 Preferred Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Administration or related field

• 4 years of relevant experience in public sector or large organizational administration

⚖️ Employment Equity Commitment

eThekwini Municipality is committed to equity in employment. Priority will be given to applicants who are underrepresented in terms of race, gender, and disability. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants may be deployed to any municipal office or facility within the city’s jurisdiction. Any form of canvassing by officials or councillors will result in disqualification.

🔍 Selection Process & Conditions

• Occupational assessments may be required

• A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted

• If you do not receive a response within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

☑️ CV Tips for This Role

1. Show Public Sector Experience – Highlight roles in municipal or government settings, if any.

2. Emphasize Organizational Skills – Include experience managing documents, events, or budgets.

3. Include Tools & Systems – List MS Office, filing systems, finance or budgeting software you’ve used.

4. Customize Your Objective – Tailor your summary to emphasize your ability to support departmental leadership.

5. Highlight Compliance & Ethics – Showcase how you’ve worked in line with administrative policies or ethics.

📞 Contact Information

Name: Naidu T
Tel: 031 311 3174

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