Admin Clerk CV example

A Admin Clerk CV for South African employers: what to write, the duties and skills to list, a cover letter and tips.

Updated 29 October 2026 · By Tumelo Vincent Tau

1. An example profile

A short profile at the top of your CV says who you are and what work you want. Change it to fit your own experience:

2. Duties to list

Under each job like this in your work experience, list three to five of the duties you really did:

• Answer phones and direct calls and messages
• Type letters, reports and minutes of meetings
• File documents and keep records up to date
• Capture data on the computer system
• Manage diaries and book meetings
• Order and control office stationery
• Receive and send post, emails and couriers

3. Skills and certificates

Skills employers look for in this job:

• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel)
• Filing and record keeping
• Data capturing
• Telephone etiquette

Also list, if you have them:

• Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook and any systems you used
• Typing speed, if you know it
• Office administration qualification or short course

4. Tips for Admin Clerk jobs

• Name the programs you can use. "Computer literate" alone says very little; "Excel: formulas, filters and reports" says a lot.
• Give examples of what you managed: filing systems, minutes of meetings, orders, invoices or a manager's diary.
• Government admin posts need a Z83 form with your CV.

5. An example cover letter

Send a short cover letter with your CV, naming the post and the reference number from the advert:

More help: how to write a cover letter, a CV with no work experience and job interview tips.