Office Administrator / Jnr Personal Assistant

University of Fort Hare; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare invites applications for an Office Administrator / Junior Personal Assistant based in Stikland. The role supports the Managing Director, coordinates calendars, correspondence, and daily operations, and requires strong social media presence to market the company.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a similar role, is fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English), and demonstrates discretion, initiative, and excellent communication skills, with own vehicle essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar office/secretarial role.
• Fully bilingual Afrikaans (1st) and English with strong writing.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High level of discretion and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Managing Director’s calendar, scheduling, and prioritisation.
• Filter and manage incoming correspondence and operational matters.
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks and reporting.
• Coordinate internal follow-ups to ensure accountability.
• Implement and maintain social media presence for marketing.

Skills

Bilingual Afrikaans/English

Organisational skills

Time management

Discretion and professional integrity

Written and verbal communication

Social media management

Independent working

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Office Administrator / Jnr Personal Assistant

2026-08-26 - 2026-09-25

Permanent

SW006545

Admin / Secretarial

My client, a well-established company based in Stikland, has a vacancy for an Junior Personal Assistant / Social media with at least 3 years experience in a similar role to join their team.

Requirements

• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans 1st and English)
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
• High level of discretion and professional integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate independently while maintaining structured reporting
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive mindset
• Experience with Social Media in order to market the company
• OWN VEHICLE ESSENTIAL

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Management of the Managing Director’s calendar, scheduling, and prioritisation
• Filtering and managing incoming correspondence, requests, and operational matters
• Assisting with day-to-day operational and administrative requirements
• Coordinating internal follow-ups to ensure accountability and timely execution
• Implementing and maintaining a presence of social media platforms.

In return a competitive salary is on offer