Human Resources Clerk - US Embassy South Africa

The position is located in the Human Resources (HR) Office at the front desk and as such, requires the incumbent to be professional to greet and assist all visitors and callers to the office. The incumbent will be the customer service provider for all walk-ins to the HR section as well as answering phone inquiries transferred by the switchboard.

Provides assistance with basic functions including but not limited to handling paper flow, preparing routine documents, logistics for events, and assuring that information is properly shared between different sections of the HR office.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

•  A minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in the administrative or clerical field is required. 

Education Requirements:

• Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and receiving high school diploma

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  English level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet).
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills to manage in-person and telephone contacts.
• Must be organized, diligent and able to work under pressure. Good interpersonal relationships are required.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in South Africa may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

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HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: 

Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **