Office Manager & People Administrator

About the role

Discover Africa Group, based in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, is looking for an Office Manager and People Administrator to report to the Head of People. The role owns the day-to-day running and professional presentation of the office while providing administrative support to the People function, covering recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, company events and workplace health and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Run the office and reception: welcome visitors, handle calls and enquiries, and coordinate supplies, facilities, maintenance, access control, parking and service providers
• Keep meeting rooms and shared spaces organised and well maintained
• Support the Head of People with diary management, meetings, documents and follow-ups, and help with recruitment, onboarding and HR administration
• Maintain accurate employee records and handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Coordinate interviews, candidate references and background checks, and keep recruitment records
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including equipment, access and inductions
• Support workplace health and safety records, inspections, training and emergency drills
• Coordinate company events, team activities and employee engagement initiatives

Required profile

• Matric / Grade 12 essential; a qualification in Office Administration, Human Resources or a related field is advantageous
• At least 5 years' experience in office management, administration or a PA role
• Experience supporting a senior manager and managing multiple priorities
• Previous recruitment, onboarding and HR administration experience is advantageous
• Experience with workplace health and safety administration is beneficial
• Comfortable working in an office-based role in Tygervalley, Cape Town

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace and confidence with digital tools and administrative systems
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication
• Discretion and a proactive, solutions-focused approach

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• 20 days of annual leave, plus an extra day after 5 years, up to 25 days
• Paid birthday leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounted Africa travel
• Hybrid working opportunities