Administrative Clerk

This is a current vacancy. Role: Administrative Clerk. Location: Upington, Northern Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

About the Opportunity

Beyond that, this Administrative Clerk role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Upington. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the administration jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.

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

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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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

Meet the Team

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

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Upington will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

The Environment

On top of that, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Upington site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Upington.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

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.

Crucially, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Upington.

About Upington

Importantly, the role is based in Upington, along the N14 trade route. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Upington and the broader Northern Cape region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Upington, Northern 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 Upington.

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

Key Outputs

• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• 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
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department

Candidate Profile

• Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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