Secretary

Looking for your next move as a Secretary in Thohoyandou? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Limpopo.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Thohoyandou operation, and this Secretary position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.

Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Thohoyandou operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the 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 Thohoyandou much easier.

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

Based in Thohoyandou

Importantly, the role is based in Thohoyandou, on the Great North Road corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Thohoyandou and the broader Limpopo region.

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

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

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 Thohoyandou.

Your Team

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

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Thohoyandou 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.

Equal Opportunity

Practically speaking, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Limpopo, 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 Thohoyandou.

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.

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

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Beyond that, the Thohoyandou 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.

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

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

Where You’ll Work

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 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 Thohoyandou site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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

Core Functions

• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
• Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.