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Listing live now. Bring your skills as a Administrative Clerk to Mthatha and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.
Overview
This Administrative Clerk role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Mthatha. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the administration jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
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 Administrative Clerk taking on this position.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mthatha also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Workplace
Notably, 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.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
About Mthatha
Mthatha continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Mthatha regional service centre. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mthatha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape 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 Mthatha.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
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.
Core Functions
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
Who We’re Looking For
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
- Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.