Office Assistant

A Office Assistant position is being filled in Aliwal North. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

What This Role Involves

The Office Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Aliwal North branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the administration jobs side of the business moving forward.

Notably, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Aliwal North operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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 Aliwal North much easier.

Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Aliwal North also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Aliwal North.

The Environment

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

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Aliwal North site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Based in Aliwal North

Aliwal North continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Mthatha regional service centre. 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 Aliwal North.

Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.

What We Offer

Equally, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this administration jobs role in Aliwal North; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

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

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

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

Meet the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Aliwal North 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.

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

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Aliwal North.

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.

Crucially, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Aliwal North.

Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

Growing With Us

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

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Aliwal North have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers

Essential Criteria

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
• Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
• Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.