Office Administrator

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Office Administrator based in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the administration jobs function.

The Role

This Office Administrator role sits within the administration jobs function in Umhlanga. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Umhlanga team on trust, and the Office Administrator role will feel that from week one.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Office Administrator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.

Based in Umhlanga

Equally, the role is based in Umhlanga, minutes from King Shaka International Airport. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Umhlanga and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Career Growth

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

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 Umhlanga team member.

Core Functions

• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval

What You’ll Need

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
• Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
• Excellent telephone and email etiquette

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.