Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Office Administrator based in Upington, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the administration jobs function.
About the Opportunity
This Office Administrator role sits within the administration jobs function in Upington. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.
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 Office Administrator taking on this position.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Upington also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Future Here
On top of that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in Upington have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Upington have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
About the Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Upington office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Upington 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.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
Minimum Requirements
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.