Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Administrative Officer in Ermelo. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.
Overview
The Administrative Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Ermelo and across the administration jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the administration jobs team in Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the administration jobs group in Ermelo.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ermelo also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Ermelo colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Mpumalanga.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ermelo teams.
Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Ermelo keep progressing.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ermelo site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ermelo.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The administration jobs space in Ermelo offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Mpumalanga.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ermelo have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ermelo team member.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
What You’ll Need
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.