Administrative Clerk

This is a current vacancy. A vacancy has been confirmed for a Administrative Clerk based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the administration jobs function.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Uitenhage operation, and this Administrative Clerk position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.

Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Uitenhage team on trust, and the Administrative Clerk role will feel that from week one.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the administration jobs group in Uitenhage.

Meet the Team

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

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

Based in Uitenhage

Working in Uitenhage means a place near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Uitenhage office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

The Environment

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

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

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

Your Role

• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies

What You’ll Need

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• 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

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