Sasol Clerk Vacancy – Secunda, Mpumalanga
Company: Sasol
Position: Clerk
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga
Job Type: Permanent
Reference Number: 12833
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
Sasol is offering an opportunity for an administrative professional to join its team as a Clerk in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The position is focused on providing reliable administrative assistance to an allocated team and helping ensure that everyday office activities are organised, accurate and completed efficiently.
The successful candidate will work with employees and other stakeholders, handle administrative information, maintain records and provide general office support. This role may suit candidates who are organised, comfortable working with computers and able to manage several administrative responsibilities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in the position should meet the following requirements:
- A Grade 12 qualification or an N3 Certificate that includes English
- At least one year of relevant administrative or related work experience
- Good knowledge of general office administration procedures
- The ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders
- Strong planning and organisational abilities
- Good attention to detail, particularly when working with records and administrative information
- The ability to handle multiple duties and changing priorities
- Basic computer skills and experience with capturing and maintaining information electronically
Candidates should be able to work independently when required while also contributing effectively to the wider team.
Main Purpose of the Position
The primary purpose of the Clerk role is to provide administrative assistance to an assigned team and contribute to the smooth running of daily office activities.
The successful candidate will help keep information organised, support communication between relevant parties and ensure that routine administrative processes are completed accurately and on time.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Clerk will be responsible for a broad range of administrative activities. These may include:
General Office Administration
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the allocated team
- Assist employees with routine administrative requirements
- Handle general enquiries and provide appropriate assistance to visitors, clients and employees
- Help ensure that office activities are completed in an organised and efficient manner
- Maintain accurate departmental records and documentation
- Assist with general office duties whenever required
Meetings and Scheduling
- Arrange appointments and maintain calendars
- Coordinate meetings according to the requirements of the team
- Reserve meeting rooms, venues and conference facilities
- Prepare relevant documentation and information before meetings
- Record meeting discussions and prepare accurate minutes
- Maintain meeting records and follow up on administrative documentation where necessary
Travel and Accommodation
- Assist employees with business travel arrangements
- Coordinate accommodation bookings when required
- Help organise travel-related documentation
- Ensure that relevant travel information is communicated to the appropriate employees
- Maintain records relating to travel and accommodation arrangements
Document Preparation and Records Management
- Prepare letters, reports, presentations and other business documents
- Format and organise documents before distribution
- Maintain both electronic and physical filing systems
- Ensure that departmental records are stored correctly and can be accessed when required
- Sort, file and cross-reference documents
- Keep administrative files complete and properly organised
- Assist with document distribution and record management
Data Capturing and Reporting
- Capture information accurately on relevant computer systems
- Update administrative and departmental records
- Maintain data used for reports and business activities
- Check information for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with preparing reports using available data
- Keep information up to date and properly recorded
Communication and Correspondence
- Receive and process incoming correspondence
- Respond to routine enquiries or direct them to the appropriate person
- Distribute correspondence to relevant departments or employees
- Answer telephone calls in a professional manner
- Direct calls and enquiries to the appropriate individuals
- Communicate effectively with internal departments and external contacts
Office Supplies and Administrative Resources
- Monitor stationery and general office supplies
- Assist with maintaining appropriate stock levels
- Request or arrange supplies when required
- Keep records relating to office supplies and equipment
- Assist with printing, photocopying and distribution of documents
Financial and Departmental Administration
- Process routine forms, invoices and other administrative documents
- Maintain records relating to departmental expenditure
- Assist with tracking relevant administrative costs
- Keep departmental reports and files properly updated
- Provide administrative information to the relevant team members when required
Skills and Competencies
The position requires someone who can combine strong administrative abilities with good communication and organisational skills.
Important competencies include:
- Communication: The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with different people
- Office administration: A sound understanding of routine administrative procedures and office systems
- Planning and organisation: The ability to prioritise work and keep tasks organised
- Attention to detail: Accuracy when capturing information, preparing documents and maintaining records
- Multitasking: The ability to manage several responsibilities without losing focus on important deadlines
- Accountability: Taking responsibility for assigned tasks and ensuring that work is completed properly
- Managing complexity: Remaining organised when dealing with multiple requests, documents or priorities
- Results orientation: Focusing on completing work efficiently and achieving the required outcomes
What the Role Involves
This position is suited to an individual who enjoys administrative work and is comfortable supporting a busy team. A Clerk may be required to move between different tasks during the working day, including answering enquiries, updating records, preparing documents, organising meetings and assisting with general office requirements.
Because the role involves handling information and interacting with different stakeholders, reliability, professionalism and accuracy are important. Candidates should also be comfortable using computers and working with electronic records and data.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements can submit their applications online through the official Sasol careers portal.
When applying, candidates should ensure that their CV clearly reflects their educational qualifications, administrative experience, computer skills and other relevant competencies. It is also advisable to use the correct reference number 12833 when identifying the vacancy.
Closing date: 19 August 2026.
Candidates are encouraged to verify the vacancy details, closing date and application requirements on the official Sasol careers platform before submitting their application.
