Administrative Clerk

A Administrative Clerk position is being filled in Upington. Suitable candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

The Role

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.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Upington teams, and the new Administrative Clerk will feel that from the first week.

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.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Upington 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.

Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Upington will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

What We Offer

Practically speaking, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Upington colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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

In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

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

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 Upington.

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.

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

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

The Environment

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

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

Equally, 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.

Career Growth

In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in Upington 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 Upington 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.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Upington have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies

What You’ll Need

• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.