Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Administrative Officer role based in Knysna. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
The Administrative Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Knysna and across the administration jobs space.
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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Administrative Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
What We Offer
Notably, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in administration jobs from your base in Knysna. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Knysna teams.
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 Western Cape.
About Knysna
In addition, the role is based in Knysna, near the V&A Waterfront precinct. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Knysna and the broader Western Cape region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Knysna, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
The Environment
In addition, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Knysna site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Key Outputs
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
Candidate Profile
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Good written and verbal communication in English
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.