Work-Force
A Office Assistant is needed in Mthatha. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
What This Role Involves
This Office Assistant role sits within the administration jobs function in Mthatha. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the administration jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Mthatha teams, and the new Office Assistant will feel that from the first week.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mthatha.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Meet the Team
Equally, 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.
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.
Why This Role
Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this administration jobs role in Mthatha; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
Essential Criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.