Secretary

An opportunity has arisen for a Secretary in Bethal. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its Bethal operation, and this Secretary position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.

Notably, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Secretary taking on this position.

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

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Bethal teams, and the new Secretary will feel that from the first week.

Based in Bethal

In addition, the role is based in Bethal, along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Bethal and the broader Mpumalanga region.

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

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 Bethal.

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

Growing With Us

Career progression for this administration jobs role in Bethal depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bethal have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Bethal 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.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

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

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

Beyond that, the Bethal 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.

Where You’ll Work

Beyond that, 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 Bethal site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

In addition, 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.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Bethal 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 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.

Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Daily Duties

• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates

Essential Criteria

• Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.