Clerical job positions assist companies with administrative support; this position requires organisational, interpersonal and time management skills. Applicants need to have the knowledge to operate computer programmes such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Duties include assisting executives with completing tasks and running errands. Other responsibilities are giving general support to other staff members individually or as part of a team.
This position involves high volumes of paperwork and tasks such as faxing, typing and copying. Clerks may be asked to type letters, schedule appointments, enter data onto spreadsheets and accurately organise files.
Applicants need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and should be able to follow strict instructions. Entry level job positions do not require a degree but, to advance in this career, vocational qualifications or college degrees are beneficial. Salaries are in the range of C
$13 to C
$16 per hour; however, this depends on previous experience.