Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Administrative Officer in Mdantsane. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.
The Role
This Administrative Officer role sits within the administration jobs function in Mdantsane. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the administration jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mdantsane also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Mdantsane.
About Mdantsane
Mdantsane continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with within the Coega Industrial Development Zone. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Mdantsane.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mdantsane cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.
Meet the Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mdantsane office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
On top of that, the team mix in Mdantsane reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mdantsane colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.
Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Mdantsane keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mdantsane teams.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Practically speaking, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mdantsane.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Key Outputs
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
Essential Criteria
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.