Principal Clerk Jobs

About eThekwini Municipality

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, located in KwaZulu-Natal Province, is South Africa’s third-largest urban area and home to the vibrant city of Durban. As a thriving coastal hub serving over 3.4 million residents, we maintain a reputation as one of Africa’s best-managed cities with world-class infrastructure and services.

Position: Principal Clerk

Key Details:

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Education Requirement: Matric Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Experience Required: 3 years administrative experience
• Location: KwaZulu-Natal
• Department: Administration

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage customer inquiries and service-related communications
• Process street vending permits and business license applications
• Oversee administrative functions including document management
• Maintain daily transactional records and reporting
• Ensure compliance with municipal regulations

Minimum Requirements:

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12/NQF Level 4)
• 2 years’ experience in public administration
• Proficient in standard office software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional administrative certification
• 3+ years municipal service experience

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit applications through the eThekwini Municipality careers portal. Applications must include certified copies of qualifications and updated CV.

Note: Official employment offers are never conditional on payments. Report any suspicious requests to municipal authorities immediately.