The City of Ekurhuleni is recruiting for a permanent Admin Assistant: Filing position within its Finance Department.
The role is based in the City of Ekurhuleni and offers an opportunity to support administrative and records management functions within the salary administration office.
This permanent position is suited to candidates who have administrative experience in a financial environment and who are organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with records and office systems.
The successful candidate will earn a basic annual salary ranging from R273,288 to R374,820, plus benefits.
Applications for this opportunity close on 24 July 2026.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
What is the Admin Assistant: Filing opportunity?
The Admin Assistant: Filing position forms part of the Finance Department and focuses on maintaining effective records management within the salary administration section. The successful candidate will help ensure that important documents are properly managed throughout their entire lifecycle, from receiving and filing records to storage and final disposal.
The role also supports salary administrators with daily administrative tasks, helping the office operate efficiently while ensuring that records are managed in accordance with established procedures, governance requirements, and organisational standards.
By carrying out these duties accurately, the employee contributes to efficient financial administration and reliable record keeping within the municipality.
What will successful candidates do?
The successful candidate will support the daily administration of the salary administration office by maintaining organised filing systems and assisting with office processes. Accurate record keeping will be an important part of the role to ensure documents are managed according to approved procedures.
The position also involves assisting colleagues with administrative duties, responding to salary office enquiries, and helping ensure that operational processes comply with governance, financial, and legislative requirements.
Main responsibilities include:
▪︎ Manage and maintain salary administration records throughout their full lifecycle.
▪︎ Provide general administrative and clerical support to salary administrators.
▪︎ Assist with resolving salary office enquiries promptly and efficiently.
▪︎ Carry out administrative processes in line with organisational procedures, governance standards, financial controls, and applicable legislation.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for candidates who have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification and who have experience working in a financial administration environment.
Applicants should be organised, able to work accurately with records, and capable of providing effective administrative support. Candidates with knowledge of end-user computing and records management will be well suited to the role.
An Archive Certificate will be an added advantage for applicants.
Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Grade 12 or relevant equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
Qualification Archive Certificate will serve as an advantage.
Minimum End User Computing Certificate.
One to two years’ experience in a financial environment.
Salary or Stipend
The successful candidate will receive a basic annual salary of R273,288 to R374,820.
The advertisement states that the position also includes benefits, although these are not specified.
Important Working Conditions
The advertisement specifies that this is a permanent position based in the City of Ekurhuleni.
No additional working conditions were specified in the advertisement.
Insider Tip
Insider Tip: When preparing your CV, highlight your experience with filing systems, records management, administrative support, financial office work, and computer skills. During interviews, be ready to explain how you maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and organisation when working with important documents.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date of 24 July 2026.
The advertisement does not specify the application method. Applicants should ensure that all information submitted is accurate and complete. No specific supporting documents were listed in the advert.