Records Officer

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Records Officer in Germiston, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.

About This Position

This Records Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Germiston. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the administration jobs pipeline across Gauteng.

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

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 Germiston.

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 Germiston much easier.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

Equally, 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.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Germiston.

Your Team

Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Germiston office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Germiston 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.

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.

About Germiston

Germiston continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with near the Midrand technology hub. 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 Germiston.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Germiston, Gauteng.

Your Workplace

Crucially, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.

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

Equally, 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.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.

Why Join Us

Notably, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this administration jobs role in Germiston; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

On top of that, 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.

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

Day in the Life

Your day starts at the front of the business, ready to greet visitors, answer the switchboard and make sure the leadership diaries are in order. Through the morning you balance calls, couriers, capturing data and supporting projects with neat, accurate work. After lunch, you might be preparing minutes from a board pack, helping HR onboard a new starter, or chasing a courier across town. By close of day, every desk you support knows you have it covered, and the office is set up for a calm, productive tomorrow.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Germiston.

In addition, the Germiston office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
• Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories

What You’ll Need

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.