Careers in Office and Administrative Support

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Office and Administrative Support

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Office and Administrative Support

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Office and Administrative Support

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Office and Administrative Support

Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Office and Administrative Support

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Data Entry Keyers

Office and Administrative Support

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Word Processors and Typists

Office and Administrative Support

Use word processor, computer, or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Desktop Publishers

Office and Administrative Support

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Office and Administrative Support

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

Office and Administrative Support

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.

Requires a Matric Certificate