Office Administrator

This is a current vacancy. An opportunity has arisen for a Office Administrator in Jeffreys Bay. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.

About the Opportunity

The Office Administrator position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Jeffreys Bay and across the administration jobs space.

Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Jeffreys Bay team on trust, and the Office Administrator role will feel that from week one.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the administration jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Jeffreys Bay much easier.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the administration jobs group in Jeffreys Bay.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Jeffreys Bay colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Meet the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Jeffreys Bay 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.

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.

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Jeffreys Bay will be explained during the hiring process.

Your Future Here

Practically speaking, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in Jeffreys Bay have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Jeffreys Bay team member.

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 Jeffreys Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

The Environment

In addition, 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 Jeffreys Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.

Notably, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates

What You’ll Need

• High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
• 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
• Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.