Work-Force
A Office Manager is needed in Ermelo. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Mpumalanga operation.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Ermelo operation, and this Office Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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.
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 Ermelo much easier.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Ermelo teams, and the new Office Manager will feel that from the first week.
About the Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ermelo office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
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.
Beyond that, the team mix in Ermelo reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
About Ermelo
Working in Ermelo means a place within the Highveld coal corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Ermelo office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ermelo, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ermelo cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
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 Ermelo.
Common Questions
Is reasonable accommodation supported for applicants with disabilities?
Yes. The hiring team is committed to inclusive recruitment and engages on reasonable accommodation as part of the process.
Is there opportunity for promotion?
Definitely. Strong performers regularly move into senior, supervisory or specialist roles within the business.
Is this position open to recent graduates?
Equally, yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.
The Environment
On top of that, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.
Practically speaking, 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.
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.
On top of that, 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.
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 Ermelo.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ermelo.
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.
Day in the Life
Your day starts at the front of the business, ready to greet visitors, answer the switchboard and make sure the leadership diaries are in order. Through the morning you balance calls, couriers, capturing data and supporting projects with neat, accurate work. After lunch, you might be preparing minutes from a board pack, helping HR onboard a new starter, or chasing a courier across town. By close of day, every desk you support knows you have it covered, and the office is set up for a calm, productive tomorrow.
In addition, the Ermelo office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Ermelo.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Ermelo contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the administration jobs space in Mpumalanga.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ermelo teams.
Beyond that, 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.
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.
Your Role
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
Minimum Requirements
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.