Secretary

This is a current vacancy. Role: Secretary. Location: White River, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

The Role

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

Beyond that, 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 White River also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in White River contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the administration jobs space in Mpumalanga.

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

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

Growing With Us

In addition, career progression for this administration jobs role in White River depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.

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

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Core Functions

• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums

Minimum Requirements

• Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
• Excellent telephone and email etiquette
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
• Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information

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