Office Assistant

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Office Assistant in Zeerust, and we encourage applicants from across North West to consider this opportunity.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Zeerust operation, and this Office Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider North West business.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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 Zeerust much easier.

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.

Why Join Us

In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this administration jobs role in Zeerust; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for North West.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Zeerust.

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.

Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Zeerust.

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

The Environment

Beyond that, 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 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.

Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.

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

Meet the Team

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

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Zeerust will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department

What You’ll Need

• Excellent telephone and email etiquette
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
• Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage

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