Assistant Officer: General Administration at Eskom

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Officer for General Administration to join the Energy Market Services business unit based at Simmerpan in Germiston. In this vital operational role, you will provide comprehensive day-to-day administrative support to allocated departments, facilitating smooth office operations and ensuring organizational objectives are met in alignment with national utility standards.

As part of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) functional landscape, you will operate within a fast-paced environment supporting governance procedures, operational reporting, and stakeholder communications. This role offers an exceptional entry-level platform for administrative professionals looking to consolidate their business administration expertise within South Africa's critical energy infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Coordinate and support daily administrative functions to ensure seamless operational continuity across assigned departments.
• Monitor departmental performance outputs, governance workflows, tracking mechanisms, and compliance reporting.
• Facilitate customer service queries and cultivate professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain organized physical and electronic filing repositories in compliance with Eskom governance standards.
• Prepare, proofread, and distribute official administrative documentation, departmental minutes, and status reports.
• Assist departmental managers with scheduling, diary coordination, and logistical arrangements for team operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

The ideal candidate exemplifies unwavering ethical conduct, integrity, and absolute professionalism when handling sensitive corporate information. You must possess strong problem-solving capabilities, sound analytical reasoning, and exceptional organizational skills to manage concurrent tasks efficiently. A collaborative, service-driven mindset and constructive verbal and written communication abilities are essential for engaging positively with multi-disciplinary engineering and corporate teams.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Operating within Eskom's Energy Market Services unit exposes you to large-scale enterprise workflows and advanced administrative governance. Candidates will gain direct exposure to compliance systems, corporate reporting structures, and state-owned entity administrative standards, establishing a solid foundation for vertical advancement into administrative officer, supervisory, or specialized business support positions.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for a junior administrative or assistant officer role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R15,000 – R24,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Submit your application electronically via the official Eskom recruitment platform before the closing date of 11 November 2026. Ensure your uploaded curriculum vitae and certified documentation accurately reflect your completed qualifications and support services experience. Reference number eskom_007687 should be noted on your submission.

• National Diploma in Business Management, Office Management and Technology, or Administration at NQF Level 6 (minimum 240 credits)
• 2 years of related administrative or operational support services experience
• Demonstrated computer literacy across standard office software suites
• Working knowledge of general administration management and governance processes
• Sound facilitation, analytical, and process control capabilities