Administrative Clerk

The organisation is recruiting a Administrative Clerk for its Mossel Bay operation. The role forms part of a wider administration jobs portfolio across Western Cape.

Overview

On top of that, the Administrative Clerk position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Mossel Bay and across the administration jobs space.

In addition, 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.

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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Mossel Bay much easier.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mossel Bay colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Based in Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with close to the Stellenbosch agricultural belt. 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 Mossel Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.

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 Mossel Bay.

About the Team

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

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mossel Bay will be explained during the hiring process.

Your Future Here

On top of that, career progression for this administration jobs role in Mossel Bay depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
• Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives

What You’ll Need

• High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
• Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards

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