Secretary

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Secretary in Aliwal North, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.

The Role

The Secretary position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Aliwal North and across the administration jobs space.

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.

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

About Aliwal North

Crucially, the role is based in Aliwal North, in the growing Buffalo City Metro. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Aliwal North and the broader Eastern Cape region.

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 Aliwal North.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.

Your Workplace

Equally, 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 Aliwal North site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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

Your Role

• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• 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
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests

Who We’re Looking For

• Excellent telephone and email etiquette
• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
• Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.