Administrative Clerk

An opportunity has arisen for a Administrative Clerk in Kimberley. Suitably qualified candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to apply.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Kimberley operation, and this Administrative Clerk position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Administrative Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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

Working in Kimberley

On top of that, the role is based in Kimberley, near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kimberley and the broader Northern Cape region.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kimberley, Northern Cape.

Your Future Here

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

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kimberley have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

Meet the Team

On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kimberley office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kimberley 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

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Kimberley.

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.

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

Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

Day in the Life

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.

Equally, the Kimberley 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.

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

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

Daily Duties

• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department

Candidate Profile

• Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.