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A vacancy has been confirmed for a In-Service Trainee Administration based in Odendaalsrus, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the in-service training function.
About the Opportunity
The In-Service Trainee Administration position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Odendaalsrus and across the in-service training space.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Odendaalsrus team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the In-Service Trainee Administration is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the in-service training side of the business inside out. The Odendaalsrus 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.
Day in the Life
Your day starts with a quick check-in with your mentor and a review of the tasks you’ll shadow or own. You spend time observing experienced colleagues, asking questions and trying small pieces of work yourself. As the day progresses, you capture notes for your logbook, attend team huddles and contribute where you can. The mix of structured learning, real workplace exposure and supportive feedback helps you turn classroom theory into skills you can actually use.
Equally, the Odendaalsrus 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.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
About Odendaalsrus
Working in Odendaalsrus means a place within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Odendaalsrus office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Odendaalsrus.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Odendaalsrus, Free State.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Network with internal and external stakeholders during projects
- Complete assessments and submit deliverables on time and to standard
- Provide feedback to your mentor on learning gaps and goals
- Maintain a workplace logbook in line with your institution’s requirements
- Build a professional portfolio of evidence for your qualification
- Participate in team meetings, planning sessions and problem-solving forums
- Apply theory from your studies to real workplace scenarios
Essential Criteria
- Available to commit to the full duration of the in-service placement
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Willingness to learn, take feedback and adapt quickly
- Able to attend the placement location as scheduled, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Commitment to youth-development and transformation objectives
- Good verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the role
- Ability to maintain a workplace logbook and submit assessments on time
Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.