Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Office Assistant in Virginia, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
The Office Assistant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Virginia and across the administration jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the administration jobs team in Free State 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 Virginia teams, and the new Office Assistant will feel that from the first week.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Virginia also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Diversity and Inclusion
Notably, 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 Virginia.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
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.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Virginia contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the administration jobs space in Free State.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Beyond that, 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.
Your Workplace
Crucially, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.
Importantly, 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, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Virginia site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
About Virginia
Virginia continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Virginia.
Many candidates already living within reach of Virginia cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Virginia, Free State.
Your Role
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
Candidate Profile
- Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.