Principal Clerk at eThekwini Municipality, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Principal Clerk Job Vacancy – Amanzimtoti Depot, Durban (October 2025)

📅 Closing Date: 31 October 2025
📄 Reference Number: ETH251014-2
💼 Job Number: 36004002
🏢 Department: Roads and Stormwater Maintenance – South Region, Technical Services Division
📍 Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
🕒 Job Type: Permanent
📊 Job Grade: T07
👨‍💼 Reporting To: Superintendent

Job Purpose

The eThekwini Municipality is seeking a dedicated Principal Clerk to manage and control the movement of materials and items to and from the Depot Store. The role involves monitoring performance outcomes, performing clerical tasks, and ensuring accurate documentation, forms, and schedules are completed and submitted efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage receipting, storage, and utilization of depot materials and items.
• Process transactional information using computerised applications (JD Edwards) and complete relevant forms, schedules, and documents.
• Monitor and report on specific performance and risk aspects to the Superintendent.
• Provide generalist administrative support across depot operations.
• Administer basic first aid to staff when required.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of business processes and service delivery orientation
• Proficiency in technology and data processing
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Resilience, adaptability, and learning orientation
• Teamwork and collaborative approach

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 2 years relevant experience
• Computer literacy

Preferred Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) plus an administrative certificate
• 3 years relevant experience

Special Conditions

• Required to work outside normal hours during emergencies or planned overtime.
• This post may be interchangeable with other Depot/Clerk posts within the department at the discretion of the Deputy Head.

Remuneration and Benefits

💰 Salary: R232,438.20 – R301,728.48 per annum
💎 Benefits Include:

• Housing Subsidy
• Leave Benefits
• Medical Aid
• Pension Fund
• 13th Cheque

Application Details

📞 Contact Name: HC Systems / HR Eng Recruitment
📱 Telephone: 031 322 6050 / 031 311 7749
📅 Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit applications via the eThekwini Municipality recruitment portal before the closing date.

🌟 Join eThekwini Municipality and play a vital role in ensuring efficient depot operations and effective management of materials and resources!