Office Administrator

A Office Administrator is needed in De Aar. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Northern Cape operation.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its De Aar operation, and this Office Administrator position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the administration jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in De Aar also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 De Aar much easier.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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 role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the De Aar 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.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in De Aar have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in De Aar have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every De Aar team member.

Diversity and Inclusion

Crucially, 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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in De Aar.

Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

Why Join Us

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this administration jobs role in De Aar; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories

Candidate Profile

• Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
• 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.