Secretary

Whether you are a seasoned Secretary or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Schweizer-Reneke. The team hires on merit and across communities in North West.

About This Position

The Secretary vacancy forms part of how the Schweizer-Reneke branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the administration jobs side of the business moving forward.

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 Schweizer-Reneke team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Secretary to step into the administration jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

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

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 Schweizer-Reneke.

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.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West 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 Schweizer-Reneke.

Beyond that, the Schweizer-Reneke 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.

Meet the Team

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

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.

Notably, the team mix in Schweizer-Reneke reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

The Environment

On top of 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 Schweizer-Reneke site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Beyond 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.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The administration jobs space in Schweizer-Reneke 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 North West.

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Schweizer-Reneke have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across North West, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.

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

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.

Working in Schweizer-Reneke

On top of that, the role is based in Schweizer-Reneke, within the Klerksdorp gold and farming belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Schweizer-Reneke and the broader North West region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Schweizer-Reneke, North West.

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

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 Schweizer-Reneke.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
• File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums

What You’ll Need

• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good written and verbal communication in English

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.