Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Office Assistant in Cape Town, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Cape Town operation, and this Office Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the administration jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Office Assistant 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.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the administration jobs group in Cape Town.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Cape Town.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
Crucially, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Cape Town.
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.
About Cape Town
Cape Town continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the V&A Waterfront precinct. 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.
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 Cape Town.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Cape Town 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.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Cape Town 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.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Cape Town will be explained during the hiring process.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.
Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Cape Town site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
Candidate Profile
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.