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Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Administrative Clerk in Phuthaditjhaba, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
Overview
The Administrative Clerk position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Phuthaditjhaba and across the administration jobs space.
Beyond that, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Phuthaditjhaba operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Phuthaditjhaba also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in Phuthaditjhaba 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 Phuthaditjhaba 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 Join Us
Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this administration jobs role in Phuthaditjhaba; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Day in the Life
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 Phuthaditjhaba.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Daily Duties
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
Essential Criteria
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.