U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is hiring a Mailroom Clerk | APPLY WITH MATRIC

Interested applicants are invited to apply for a position as a Mailroom Clerk at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria.

• Salary: ZAR R231,275
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Duty Location(s): Pretoria
• Closing date: 18 April 2023

EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of experience in customer service, office assistance, or clerical work.

Education Requirements: In order to apply, you must have completed high school (matriculation).

Evaluations:

• There is a need for good working knowledge of English – Reading/Writing/Speaking.  (This will be tested).
• Also required is good knowledge of the language of a second host country.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• The ability to work well as a team member, excellent organizational skills, thoroughness and accuracy in processing documents.
• It is essential that you have experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Exceptional customer service skills are required as well as a polite and professional demeanor.
• Must be able to work independently on a routine basis.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, if required.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds safely and move up to 250 pounds with the assistance of coworkers.

Duties

Multiple sources of mail are received, dispatched, sorted, and distributed by the Mailroom Clerk.  The services include local and international mail, diplomatic pouches, and commercial couriers.

At the Mailroom service window, the incumbent spends a large amount of time serving customers.

Mailroom Supervisor/Mailroom Team Lead supervises the incumbent with overall supervision provided by an Information Programs Center employee.

How to Apply

Clearance from the Public Trust must be obtained by all candidates.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click the “VIEW MORE & APPLY” button at the bottom of this post.

Required Documents:

The requested verification of educational requirements must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement if you wish to qualify based on education.

You may be disqualified from this position if you fail to provide requested information or if the information is inadequate to verify your eligibility.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Driver’s License
• Certificate or License

Medical and security certifications will be required of all applicants under consideration.

If an applicant is invited to take a language or skills test, or if they are selected for an interview, they will be contacted by email.

Please contact the Human Resources Office for more information about the full position description that includes all duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc.