Published on 9 April 2026

Commercial clerk EFZ

Do youenjoy working with people, are you organized, interested in business, administration, and digitalization? Then a commercial apprenticeship at swisstopo is just right for you!

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The most important information at a glance

• Qualification: Commercial clerk with Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (EFZ)
• Industry: Federal administration
• Duration: 3 years
• Vocational school: WKS Bern
• Areas: HR, sales, marketing, communication, financial accounting, management support, COGIS and surveying

Typical tasks as a commercial clerk:

• Helping to organize events
• Helping to organize the apprentice camp
• Negotiating with internal employees and customers
• Administrative support, telephone service, reception support
• Assisting in accounting and HR
• Drafting letters, minutes, and contracts in German and foreign languages
• Further developing your basic commercial training

Your apprenticeship at swisstopo

• What are the prerequisites and what is expected of me?

  • Motivation and resilience
  • Ability to work independently
  • Enjoy working with computers and have a flair for numbers
  • Reliability and sociability
  • Good verbal and written skills in German, French, and English
  • Quick comprehension and organizational skills
  • Team player and communicative
  • 10-finger touch typing

   

• What further training opportunities do I have after my apprenticeship?

  • Federal Vocational Baccalaureate and studies at a university of applied sciences (FH) or Diploma of Colleges of Higher Education (HF), e.g., Bachelor of Science
  • Professional examinations with federal certificate, e.g., executive assistant, HR specialist, marketing and sales specialist, finance and accounting specialist
  • Higher professional examinations with federal diploma, e.g., marketing manager, human resources manager

   

• Where can I apply?

  Our open apprenticeships are published on www.stelle.admin.ch (in german). Please apply exclusively via this page.

  We look forward to receiving your motivation letter, resume, all school reports from 7th grade onwards and, optionally, any trial reports you may have, as well as the results of any aptitude tests.

Do you have any questions about the training program? Our vocational trainer, Andrea, will be happy to help. Feel free to send us an email or to give us a call.

Phone: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Andrea Portmann, Marlyse Ritter, Vocational trainers from the Commercial Clerk

«Your apprenticeship with us is more than just a beginning: it's a solid foundation for the future.»