Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Office Administrator role based in East London. We welcome candidates from every background across Eastern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
The Role
An experienced Office Administrator is needed to support operations in East London. The role forms part of how the business keeps its administration jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
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 East London team.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in East London also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Office Administrator 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.
Your Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the East London office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in East London will be explained during the hiring process.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in East London 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 East London team member.
In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in East London 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.
The Environment
Crucially, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the East London site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond that, 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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in East London.
Core Functions
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
Who We’re Looking For
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.