Careers in Office and Administrative Support

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

Office and Administrative Support

Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. Ask specific questions, record answers, and assist persons with completing form. May sort, classify, and file forms.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Library Assistants, Clerical

Office and Administrative Support

Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Office and Administrative Support

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

New Accounts Clerks

Office and Administrative Support

Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Order Clerks

Office and Administrative Support

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

Office and Administrative Support

Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Receptionists and Information Clerks

Office and Administrative Support

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

Office and Administrative Support

Make and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets. May check baggage and direct passengers to designated concourse, pier, or track; deliver tickets and contact individuals and groups to inform them of package tours; or provide tourists with travel or transportation information.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Information and Record Clerks, All Other

Office and Administrative Support

All information and record clerks not listed separately.

No requirement is specified

Cargo and Freight Agents

Office and Administrative Support

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Requires a Matric Certificate