Principal Clerk Job Vacancy at eThekwini Municipality Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, November 2025

Principal Clerk Job Vacancy at eThekwini Municipality Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, November 2025

The Central Regional Office North Central Area is seeking a Principal Clerk to provide administrative support within the Development Planning Division, specifically in Land Use Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist at branch/divisional level and support the public enquiry counter.
• Provide general administrative support to the Division/Branch.
• Liaise with clients alongside the Executive Secretary/Secretary.
• Develop and maintain filing, registry, and database systems.
• Maintain accurate data on document management systems.
• Generate, collect, and collate information for statistical reporting.
• Contribute to Branch, Division, and Directorate Performance Management Plans.

Competencies

• Written communication and attention to detail.
• Ethics, professionalism, planning, and organising skills.
• Proficiency in technology, business processes, and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills, client focus, and service delivery orientation.
• Resilience and change readiness.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2 years relevant experience.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Certificate in Administration.
• 3 years relevant experience.

Benefits and Remuneration

• Housing subsidy, leave, medical aid, pension fund, 13th cheque.
• Annual salary: R232 438.20 – R301 728.48.

Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Job Type: Permanent
Job Grade: T07
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Contact: Ms T Naidu – 031 311 3174

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