Work-Force
Listing live now. Whether you are an experienced Administrative Clerk or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Somerset West. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.
What This Role Involves
This Administrative Clerk role sits within the administration jobs function in Somerset West. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the administration jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the administration jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Somerset West much easier.
Our Commitment to Transformation
The organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
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.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Somerset West colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Your Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Somerset West office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape 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.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Somerset West will be explained during the hiring process.
Your Role
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
Minimum Requirements
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
- Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.