Secretary

Bring your skills as a Secretary to Senekal and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.

About This Position

An experienced Secretary is needed to support operations in Senekal. The role forms part of how the business keeps its administration jobs portfolio strong in Free State.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Senekal team on trust, and the Secretary role will feel that from week one.

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

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 Senekal much easier.

Our Commitment to Transformation

In addition, 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.

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

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.

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

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in Senekal have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Senekal have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Senekal team member.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Senekal group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Senekal will be explained during the hiring process.

Your Workplace

Equally, 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 Senekal site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Notably, 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.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

Your Role

• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers

Who We’re Looking For

• 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
• Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
• Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• Excellent telephone and email etiquette

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.