Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Office Manager role based in Ermelo. We welcome candidates from every background across Mpumalanga who are ready to grow with us.
Overview
An experienced Office Manager is needed to support operations in Ermelo. The role forms part of how the business keeps its administration jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Office Manager taking on this position.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ermelo also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Ermelo teams, and the new Office Manager will feel that from the first week.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Ermelo.
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.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Importantly, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ermelo.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Ermelo group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Ermelo 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.
About Ermelo
Crucially, the role is based in Ermelo, near the Kruger Lowveld tourism belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Ermelo and the broader Mpumalanga region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Ermelo, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ermelo cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga 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 Ermelo.
A Typical Day
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Ermelo.
Notably, the Ermelo 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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Where You’ll Work
In addition, 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 Mpumalanga.
On top of 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ermelo site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Role
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
Candidate Profile
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
- Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.