Provincial Administrator – North West Province

About the role

The Provincial Administrator will ensure the smooth running of the North West Provincial Office, overseeing all administrative functions and supporting union structures. This role reports directly to the Provincial Secretary and plays a key part in service delivery to members.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the administration of the Provincial office.
• Advise staff, coordinators and office bearers on administrative systems, practices and procedures.
• Provide administrative backup to branch and regional executive committees for logistics and constitutional activities.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for events and activities across the province.
• Maintain regular briefings on union policies, strategies and campaigns, answering queries from members and shop stewards.
• Coordinate communication and respond to member enquiries to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintain an office diary and manage inbound/outbound correspondence via fax, phone, email and post.
• Operate manual and electronic filing systems, ensuring accurate record‑keeping.
• Produce professional written communications using approved logos, letterheads and fax covers.
• Attend meetings, record minutes and manage petty cash, stationery and telephone controls.

Required profile

• Grade 12/Matric qualification.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• 3–5 years of relevant administrative experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of South African labour law.

What we offer

• Salary based on the NEHAWU grading system.
• Membership of the NEHAWU Provident Fund.
• Medical aid coverage.
• Housing subsidy (subject to qualifying period).
• Membership of NEHAWU group schemes.
• 13th cheque payment.