Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Administrative Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Odendaalsrus. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Odendaalsrus operation, and this Administrative Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Odendaalsrus team on trust, and the Administrative Officer role will feel that from week one.
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 Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in Odendaalsrus 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.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Odendaalsrus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
About the Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Odendaalsrus office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State 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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Daily Duties
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
Essential Criteria
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.