Work-Force
A Executive Assistant is needed in Giyani. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Limpopo operation.
Overview
This Executive Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Giyani. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the administration jobs pipeline across Limpopo.
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.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Giyani also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Giyani 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.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Giyani will be explained during the hiring process.
The Environment
Equally, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Giyani site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.
Beyond that, the Giyani 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.
Key Outputs
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
What You’ll Need
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.