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A Office Administrator position is being filled in Richards Bay. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
This Office Administrator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Richards Bay. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the administration jobs pipeline across KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Administrator taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Office Administrator 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.
Working in Richards Bay
Richards Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with near the Berea office node. 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 Richards Bay.
Many candidates already living within reach of Richards Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
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 Richards Bay.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Equally, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Richards Bay.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
What You’ll Need
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.