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Whether you are a seasoned Office Assistant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Jeffreys Bay. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Jeffreys Bay operation, and this Office Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Jeffreys Bay team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Office Assistant 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.
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 Jeffreys Bay.
The Environment
Practically speaking, 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 Jeffreys Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Equally, 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.
Based in Jeffreys Bay
Jeffreys Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with close to the East London Industrial Park. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Jeffreys Bay.
Many candidates already living within reach of Jeffreys Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Jeffreys Bay.
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.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Jeffreys Bay colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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 Jeffreys Bay 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 Eastern Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Jeffreys Bay teams.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in Jeffreys Bay have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Jeffreys Bay team member.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Jeffreys Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
What You’ll Need
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.