Work-Force
Posted recently. Role: Executive Assistant. Location: De Aar, Northern Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its De Aar operation, and this Executive Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
In addition, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Executive Assistant taking on this position.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its De Aar teams, and the new Executive Assistant will feel that from the first week.
Working in De Aar
Crucially, the role is based in De Aar, close to the Sishen mining hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across De Aar and the broader Northern Cape region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in De Aar, Northern 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 De Aar.
Diversity and Inclusion
On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Northern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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 De Aar.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
Candidate Profile
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
Notably, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.