Office Administrator

Looking for your next move as a Office Administrator in Kathu? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Northern Cape.

What This Role Involves

The Office Administrator vacancy forms part of how the Kathu branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the administration jobs side of the business moving forward.

In addition, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Kathu operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Office Administrator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Day in the Life

Your day starts at the front of the business, ready to greet visitors, answer the switchboard and make sure the leadership diaries are in order. Through the morning you balance calls, couriers, capturing data and supporting projects with neat, accurate work. After lunch, you might be preparing minutes from a board pack, helping HR onboard a new starter, or chasing a courier across town. By close of day, every desk you support knows you have it covered, and the office is set up for a calm, productive tomorrow.

In addition, the Kathu office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kathu.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Kathu group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kathu will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Northern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

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.

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

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.

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

In addition, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kathu site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

About Kathu

Kathu continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with near the Orange River agricultural zone. 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 Kathu.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kathu, Northern Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kathu cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

Key Outputs

• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
• Excellent telephone and email etiquette
• Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role

In addition, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.