Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Administrative Clerk in Ermelo. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.
About This Position
The Administrative Clerk vacancy forms part of how the Ermelo branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the administration jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Ermelo team.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ermelo also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
A Typical Day
Your day starts at the front of the business, ready to greet visitors, answer the switchboard and make sure the leadership diaries are in order. Through the morning you balance calls, couriers, capturing data and supporting projects with neat, accurate work. After lunch, you might be preparing minutes from a board pack, helping HR onboard a new starter, or chasing a courier across town. By close of day, every desk you support knows you have it covered, and the office is set up for a calm, productive tomorrow.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Ermelo.
Equally, the Ermelo office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Meet the Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ermelo office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Ermelo will be explained during the hiring process.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
Minimum Requirements
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.