Office Manager at GEMS

About the position

Introduction

Internal Advert: Office Manager - East London

The position of Office Manager is currently vacant. The Office Manager will report directly to the Regional Manager and form part of the Client Liaison Division. The position is based in East London.

The total remuneration package for this position is R763 835 per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

The closing date for applications will be Tuesday, 12 August 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Office Manager will provide support to the Regional Manager through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Ensure that the Client Liaison Office (CLO) is efficiently administered and managed, including the cleaning, catering, and messenger services, as well as reception and IT support services.
• Procure office supplies and monitor availability of funds in the office budget.
• Co-ordinate procurement of equipment and supplies required by the region, including management of orders and obtaining payment authorisations.
• Monitor the utilisation of promotional items and manage stock.
• Ensure that expenditure is within budget and that all procurement is in line with the Scheme's Supply Chain Management policy.
• Develop and implement an information process for both internal and external correspondence.
• Maintain general administration of the Scheme's office duties such as reporting faults in the building and with office equipment.
• Organise and co-ordinate office events.
• Provide Secretarial services and support to the Regional Manager.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification requirements are:

• 3-year Degree/ Diploma or NQF Level 6 Qualification in office administration.
• 2-3 years of experience in an office management role.
• 1-2 years Management experience.
• Computer Literacy (All Ms packages).
• Responsible and reliable.
• Diligent work ethic and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of office administration.
• Good leadership skills.

Interested?

GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity - submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.

Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose

Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to [Email Address Removed] .

GEMS adopts a hybrid work model.

GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.

Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.

GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation's paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration.