Work-Force
Posted recently. Role: Executive Assistant. Location: Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
An experienced Executive Assistant is needed to support operations in Queenstown. The role forms part of how the business keeps its administration jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Queenstown operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the administration jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Queenstown much easier.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in Queenstown have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
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 Queenstown team member.
About Queenstown
Notably, the role is based in Queenstown, within the Coega Industrial Development Zone. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Queenstown and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Queenstown.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Queenstown.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Key Outputs
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
Essential Criteria
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.