Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. Role: Executive Assistant. Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
Crucially, this Executive Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Mthatha. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the administration jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
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 Mthatha team.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mthatha also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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.
Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Importantly, 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.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mthatha.
Your Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mthatha 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.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mthatha will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
What You’ll Be Doing
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
Who We’re Looking For
- Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.