Administrative Clerk

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Administrative Clerk based in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the administration jobs function.

About This Position

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

In addition, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mdantsane operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Administrative Clerk to step into the administration jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

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.

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

Equally, the Mdantsane 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.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Why This Role

Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this administration jobs role in Mdantsane; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

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

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

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

Your Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mdantsane office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

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.

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

Growing With Us

Equally, career progression for this administration jobs role in Mdantsane depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.

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

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

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mdantsane have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Daily Duties

• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests

What You’ll Need

• Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
• Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask

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