Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Office Manager in De Aar, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its De Aar operation, and this Office Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
Equally, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its De Aar team on trust, and the Office Manager role will feel that from week one.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in De Aar also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 De Aar much easier.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this administration jobs role in De Aar depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every De Aar team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in De Aar have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The De Aar colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Equally, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Your Team
Notably, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The De Aar group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in De Aar will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Based in De Aar
De Aar continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with in the Kathu iron ore belt. 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 De Aar.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in De Aar, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of De Aar cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Core Functions
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
What You’ll Need
- Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.