Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Office Manager or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Phuthaditjhaba. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.
About the Opportunity
The Office Manager vacancy forms part of how the Phuthaditjhaba branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the administration jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Office Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The administration jobs space in Phuthaditjhaba offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
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 Phuthaditjhaba have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Phuthaditjhaba group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Your Workplace
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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
Minimum Requirements
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.