Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Personal Assistant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Grahamstown. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
Overview
This Personal Assistant role sits within the administration jobs function in Grahamstown. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Grahamstown team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Personal 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.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this administration jobs role in Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Grahamstown have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Where You’ll Work
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Grahamstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Based in Grahamstown
Working in Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.
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 Grahamstown.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
What You’ll Need
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
- Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.