Office Assistant

Applications are warmly invited for a Office Assistant role based in Calvinia. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.

Overview

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

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the administration jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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

What We Offer

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

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

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

Your Future Here

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Calvinia 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.

Daily Duties

• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers

Candidate Profile

• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Excellent telephone and email etiquette
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)

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