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Whether you are a seasoned Administrative Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Upington. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
Overview
The Administrative Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Upington and across the administration jobs space.
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 Upington team.
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 Upington.
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.
Practically speaking, the Upington 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Upington.
Based in Upington
Beyond that, the role is based in Upington, near the Orange River agricultural zone. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Upington and the broader Northern Cape region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Upington, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Upington cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The administration jobs space in Upington offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Northern Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Upington have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Your Role
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
What You’ll Need
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.