Work-Force
A Executive Assistant position is being filled in Knysna. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
The Executive Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Knysna branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the administration jobs side of the business moving forward.
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 Knysna team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Executive Assistant to step into the administration jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Career Growth
Career progression for this administration jobs role in Knysna depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Knysna have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Knysna 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.
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.
Your Workplace
Beyond that, 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 Knysna site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
What You’ll Need
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.