Listing Reference: COE-ADM-2025
Listing Status: Open
Position Summary
Company: City of Ekurhuleni
Industry: Government / Public Sector
Job Category: Administration / Finance
Location: City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R 217,920.00 to R 298,932.00 – Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
EE Position: Yes
Closing Date: [To be confirmed or specified when available]
Introduction
The City of Ekurhuleni is offering an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join its administrative and financial services division. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of efficient public services in a dynamic, fast-paced local government environment. As one of South Africa’s most progressive metropolitan municipalities, Ekurhuleni focuses on ensuring transparent governance and providing residents with reliable services.
The role of Administrative Officer (or similar title, subject to confirmation) involves executing critical clerical and financial administration functions. Successful applicants will play an important role in ensuring accurate revenue collection, document verification, and adherence to governance standards. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with administrative experience who are eager to grow their careers in the public sector.
Job Description
The City of Ekurhuleni is looking for individuals who are efficient, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high administrative standards in support of the municipality’s objectives. The successful candidates will perform various financial and clerical tasks to ensure accurate revenue management and compliance with all municipal regulations and policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute administrative tasks in line with departmental guidelines and operational requirements.
- Provide clerical and financial administrative support to ensure service efficiency and compliance.
- Verify all documents before and after processing to ensure accuracy and adherence to legislative requirements.
- Ensure all revenue collected is properly accounted for and reported in accordance with municipal financial protocols.
- Manage the recording and safe-keeping of face value documents, cash floats, and other financial resources.
- Prevent financial resource wastage by adhering to prescribed standards, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Escalate identified risks related to administrative or financial processes to relevant authorities for resolution.
- Provide professional and friendly customer service when handling public inquiries related to payments or documentation.
- Perform data capturing and maintain accurate electronic and paper-based filing systems.
- Assist in generating reports for audits and other compliance-related activities.
- Ensure timely submission of reconciliations, registers, and reports as required by management.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a structured, policy-driven environment and has a passion for accuracy and service delivery. Candidates should have solid clerical and financial administrative experience and be committed to upholding the highest levels of accountability in public finance management.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) Certificate.
- 2 years of relevant work experience in an administrative or financial environment, preferably in the public sector.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail for handling financial records and documentation.
- Understanding of local government operations and compliance requirements will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of financial controls and revenue management processes.
- Proof of NQF level applicable to the qualifications obtained may be required.
Role Responsibility
- Administer clerical and financial tasks efficiently and according to standard operating procedures.
- Ensure that all transactions and documentation related to revenue collection are recorded accurately.
- Verify documentation for compliance with municipal regulations and escalate discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive financial data, face value documents, and cash floats.
- Deliver quality customer service by providing accurate information and resolving queries promptly.
- Adhere to municipal policies and standards to ensure effective financial management and prevent waste or fraud.
- Support auditing processes by providing accurate records and reports when required.
Skills and Attributes
- High attention to detail with excellent numerical accuracy.
- Strong administrative skills, including filing, data capturing, and record-keeping.
- Effective communication skills to interact with internal departments and the public.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and work under pressure, particularly during financial deadlines.
- Proactive in identifying risks and escalating them for resolution.
- Knowledge of financial management systems and municipal governance procedures.
- Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering responsive and courteous service.
- Integrity, reliability, and accountability in managing sensitive financial transactions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should register and submit their applications through the City of Ekurhuleni’s online application platform or any officially designated application channels.
Applicants may be requested to submit:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of educational qualifications.
- Proof of NQF levels applicable to the qualifications obtained.
- A certified copy of the South African Identity Document (ID).
- Any additional documentation required by the municipality.
For further inquiries regarding the position, applicants can contact the City of Ekurhuleni call center at Tel: 0860 54 3000.
Closing Date
Applicants must submit their applications by the stated closing date. If you do not receive feedback from the municipality within six weeks of the closing date, your application should be considered unsuccessful.
The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint, or appoint laterally.
Why Join the City of Ekurhuleni?
- Be part of one of South Africa’s most progressive metropolitan municipalities.
- Contribute to meaningful service delivery and community development.
- Enjoy a competitive salary package plus municipal benefits.
- Work in a supportive, compliance-driven environment.
- Develop your skills and advance your career in the public sector.
- Help drive financial governance and accountability in local government.
Take this opportunity to make a difference in public service delivery while building a solid career foundation in administration and finance. Apply today to join the City of Ekurhuleni team.
We wish you all the best with your Applications.