Location: Three River East, Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: Rand Water
Employment Type: Permanent
Portfolio / Department: Bulk Water Services – Operations
Closing Date: 10 March 2026
Application link: https://randwater.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/RAN260224-3
Role Overview
The Secretary / Administrative Assistant role provides administrative support to multiple departments, including Finance, HR, and Process Quality, ensuring smooth office operations. The position involves scheduling, record-keeping, correspondence, and general office management, with exposure to SAP and Microsoft Office systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule meetings, workshops, and arrange venues with refreshments
- Answer calls, take messages, and manage correspondence
- Maintain filing and document record-keeping systems
- Assist Finance (office supplies, invoices) and HR (timesheets, leave forms, performance tracking)
- Maintain diary and appointments for the Process Quality Manager
- Compile agendas, take minutes, and support projects
- Handle ad hoc administrative tasks
Who Should Apply
- Candidates with Grade 12 or equivalent
- Certificate or diploma in office administration
- Minimum 3 years’ secretarial/administrative experience
- Valid driver’s license (K53)
- Strong computer literacy, especially MS Office
- Organised, detail-oriented, and professional in confidential work
Skills & Requirements
- Secretarial diploma or recognised office admin qualification advantageous
- Knowledge of SAP advantageous
- Accurate typing and minute-taking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work under professional standards
Benefits
- Permanent employment within Rand Water
- Exposure to administrative functions across multiple departments
- Hands-on experience with office systems and SAP
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
- Structured environment supporting career advancement
This is a permanent, office-based administrative role in a professional South African water services environment, ideal for candidates looking to grow in administration and secretarial work.