Administrative Officer

Step into a Administrative Officer role in Pretoria and make your mark across Gauteng. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Pretoria operation, and this Administrative Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Gauteng 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 Pretoria team.

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 Pretoria much easier.

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 Pretoria.

Where You’ll Work

Notably, 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 Pretoria site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, 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.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.

About Pretoria

Crucially, the role is based in Pretoria, easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Pretoria and the broader Gauteng region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Pretoria, Gauteng.

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

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 Pretoria.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Pretoria contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the administration jobs space in Gauteng.

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

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

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

Notably, 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.

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

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

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.

Meet the Team

Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Pretoria office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.

Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Pretoria 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.

Your Role

• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team

Candidate Profile

• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role

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