SSK – Administrative Officer

Sentraal-Suid Co-operative Limited is recruiting an Administrative Officer for a permanent position at its Agriland shop in Kirkwood, Eastern Cape.

The successful candidate will provide general administrative support, handle branch correspondence, manage banking and petty cash, answer telephone calls and assist with the branch’s safety and quality administration.

Important: Applicants need Grade 12 and must be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English. Relevant administrative experience is advantageous but is not listed as compulsory.

At a glance

What the position involves

The Administrative Officer will report to the Branch Manager and take responsibility for general administrative duties and correspondence within and outside the Kirkwood branch.

The position includes financial administration, telephone support, record management and administration connected with Safety, Health, Environment and Quality requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Bank cashiers’ daily takings.
• Complete other branch banking duties.
• Administer and control petty cash.
• Answer incoming telephone calls.
• Take and distribute accurate messages.
• Complete general branch administration.
• Manage correspondence within and outside the branch.
• Manage the administration of the branch’s SHEQ requirements.
• Maintain accurate administrative records.
• Act as a relief cashier when required.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organisational ability.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Willingness to work as a relief cashier when required.

Advantageous education and experience

• Accounting as a Grade 12 subject.
• Mathematics as a Grade 12 subject.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Banking or petty-cash administration experience.
• Cashier or point-of-sale experience.
• Experience with SHEQ administration.

Accounting and Mathematics are listed as preferred subjects rather than compulsory requirements. Relevant administrative experience will strengthen an application but is not stated as mandatory.

What applicants should understand

This is not exclusively a desk-based administrative position. The successful candidate may occasionally be required to work as a relief cashier and should be comfortable handling money and interacting with customers.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours or retail roster. Applicants should confirm these details if shortlisted or offered the position.

Application checklist

• An updated CV.
• Clear Grade 12 / Matric information.
• Accounting or Mathematics subjects shown where applicable.
• Accurate Afrikaans and English language proficiency.
• Details of administrative experience, where applicable.
• Examples of banking, petty-cash or cashier duties.
• Examples of telephone and customer-service experience.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the application portal.

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About SSK

Sentraal-Suid Co-operative Limited is an agricultural business providing products and services to producers and other customers. Its operations include agricultural retail, grain, financial, mechanisation and related commercial services.

Visit the official SSK website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Show Grade 12 clearly on your CV.
• Mention Accounting and Mathematics if you completed either subject.
• State your Afrikaans and English proficiency accurately.
• Include banking, petty-cash and cashier experience where applicable.
• Mention telephone, correspondence and filing duties.
• Highlight accuracy and the ability to work under pressure.
• Submit before 4 September 2026.

Scam warning

Apply only through the official SSK recruitment platform. Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, background check, assessment, training or employment placement.

Never share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs with anyone claiming that they can guarantee employment with SSK.

How this vacancy was verified

This vacancy was verified from the official SSK recruitment listing for the Administrative Officer position at the Agriland shop in Kirkwood.

The official listing confirms Sentraal-Suid Co-operative Limited as the employer, the Kirkwood location, permanent employment type, Grade 12 requirement, bilingual requirement, responsibilities and closing date.

The advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours or minimum amount of previous experience.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official SSK application page below.
2. Confirm that the position is Administrative Officer in Kirkwood.
3. Read the complete vacancy requirements.
4. Complete your personal, education and employment information accurately.
5. Upload your CV and any supporting documents requested.
6. Check your language, qualification and experience information.
7. Review and submit the application before the deadline.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 4 September 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 3 September 2026 where possible.