Office Administrator

The organisation is recruiting a Office Administrator for its Umhlanga operation. The role forms part of a wider administration jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.

The Role

Practically speaking, the Office Administrator position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Umhlanga and across the administration jobs space.

Equally, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Office Administrator taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Office Administrator to step into the administration jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Umhlanga group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Why Join Us

Equally, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Umhlanga 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 KwaZulu-Natal.

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 Umhlanga keep progressing.

Core Functions

• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies

Who We’re Looking For

• Good written and verbal communication in English
• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
• Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.