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Whether you are an experienced Office Assistant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Aliwal North. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
The Role
This Office Assistant role sits within the administration jobs function in Aliwal North. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
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.
Notably, 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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Office Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Diversity and Inclusion
Practically speaking, 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.
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.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Aliwal North.
Career Growth
Career progression for this administration jobs role in Aliwal North depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.
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.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Aliwal North colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Crucially, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Working in Aliwal North
Working in Aliwal North means a place close to the East London Industrial Park, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Aliwal North office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
Who We’re Looking For
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.