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Housing Assistant Job at Kumba Iron Ore 2026– Postmasburg| Apply Now

Apply for the Kumba Iron Ore Housing Assistant job in Postmasburg. Grade 12, office administration experience and a driver’s licence required. Apply by 30 August 2026.

Company: Kumba Iron Ore / Anglo American
Position: Housing Assistant
Location: Postmasburg, Northern Cape
Department: People & Organisation (P&O) / Human Resources
Employment Type: Fixed-term, 8 months
Experience Level: Entry Level
Reference: REF81066D
Closing Date: 30 August 2026

About the Housing Assistant Job

De Beers Group Careers has an opportunity for a Housing Assistant at Kumba Iron Ore in Postmasburg, South Africa.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and service support to the Housing function. The role involves maintaining housing records, assisting employees with housing-related queries, coordinating service requests and supporting compliance with housing policies and procedures.

This is an 8-month fixed-term opportunity within the People & Organisation department.

Housing Assistant Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Housing Administration

  • Maintain accurate housing allocation, occupancy and movement records.
  • Capture, update and verify employee housing information.
  • Administer housing allocations, terminations, transfers and waiting lists.
  • Assist with housing agreements, permits and related documentation.
  • Maintain confidential electronic and physical housing files.
  • Prepare housing correspondence, schedules and reports.

Housing Service Support

  • Serve as a first point of administrative contact for housing-related queries.
  • Log and track housing requests, defects and service issues.
  • Follow up with service providers and relevant internal teams.
  • Coordinate access for repairs, inspections, move-ins and move-outs.
  • Monitor turnaround times and escalate unresolved matters.

Contractors and Service Providers

  • Liaise with contractors, landlords, municipal services and accommodation providers.
  • Coordinate documentation and access permits.
  • Maintain contractor attendance records.
  • Capture service confirmations, invoices and supporting documents for approval.

Compliance and Reporting

  • Apply housing policies and procedures consistently.
  • Identify and report documentation gaps and occupancy irregularities.
  • Assist with internal and external audits.
  • Compile occupancy, movement and service-request reports.
  • Validate data for accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain tracking logs for management reporting.

Housing Assistant Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • Grade 12 / N3 Technical.
  • A relevant Office Administration or similar NQF Level 4 qualification.
  • A valid South African driver’s licence.
  • 2–3 years’ relevant office administration experience.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with SAP.
  • Knowledge of customer relationship management.
  • Experience in scheduling and travel coordination.
  • Understanding of employee housing administration.
  • Knowledge of housing allocation and occupancy controls.
  • Basic understanding of housing compliance and governance.

Key Skills

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Excellent record-keeping abilities.
  • Good communication and customer-service skills.
  • Ability to work with confidential information.
  • Good computer literacy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities.

Safety and Compliance

The successful candidate must follow all applicable health, safety and environmental requirements and contribute to a controlled and safe working environment.

Anglo American is committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace and provides equal opportunities to employees and applicants.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are interested in the Housing Assistant job at Kumba Iron Ore, complete the online application and upload your CV and relevant supporting documents.

Apply for the Housing Assistant Job

Closing Date: 30 August 2026

Apply before the closing date to be considered for this 8-month fixed-term Housing Assistant opportunity in Postmasburg.

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