Office Assistant

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Office Assistant based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the administration jobs function.

The Role

This Office Assistant role sits within the administration jobs function in Richards Bay. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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.

Why Join Us

The company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in administration jobs from your base in Richards Bay. Many colleagues across KwaZulu-Natal have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Richards Bay teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Richards Bay.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

Your Workplace

Notably, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.

On top of that, 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.

Practically speaking, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
• File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
• Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.