Work-Force
A Office Assistant is needed in Umhlanga. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the KwaZulu-Natal operation.
Overview
This Office Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Umhlanga. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the administration jobs pipeline across KwaZulu-Natal.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the administration jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Office 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 here is real, not a slogan. The administration jobs space in Umhlanga offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Umhlanga have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Based in Umhlanga
The role is based in Umhlanga, minutes from King Shaka International Airport. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Umhlanga and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Umhlanga.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.
Meet the Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Umhlanga office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal 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.
Notably, the team mix in Umhlanga reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Daily Duties
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- Good written and verbal communication in English
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.