Work-Force
A Executive Assistant is needed in Aliwal North. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Aliwal North operation, and this Executive Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Notably, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Executive Assistant taking on this position.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Executive Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
About Aliwal North
Practically speaking, the role is based in Aliwal North, near the Mthatha regional service centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Aliwal North and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
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 Aliwal North.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in Aliwal North have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Aliwal North 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.
Why This Role
Notably, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this administration jobs role in Aliwal North; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
What You’ll Need
- Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.