Jobs in Alberton

SouthAfrica.com reveals that Alberton was born in 1890 when a teenager called Johannes Petrus Meyer purchased an 11ha portion of his father’s farm, built a house on it, and later established an adjoining general dealer’s store. Although Alberton has moved with the times and is considered a modern town by most of today’s standards, the original house is still in existence; plus, many of its streets are still named after prominent Anglo-Boer War personalities.

Like most bedroom communities, where people commute for work and entertainment, Alberton is a peaceful place to set up home, advises Private Property. Houses in the area tend to be well built and spacious, and there is a strong community vibe. Although properties are on the affordable side, they still appear to be experiencing growth as investments – with a typical three-bedroom home going for an average price of R1.5 million.

The top three pursued careers in Alberton, according to Payscale, are those of a personal assistant, at between R88k and R122k per annum; a teacher, at between R33k and R378k per annum; and an administrative assistant, at between R136k and R275k per annum. The average salary, acrosss the board, is R227k per annum.

Other popular careers are that of a mechanical engineer, at an average salary of R475k per annum; a bookkeeper, at R256 809 per annum; an accounts payable clerk, at R168 000 per annum; and a receptionist, at R88 080 per annum. Furthermore, many people hope to secure a job in Alberton with the likes of either Standard Bank, or through well-known aluminium extruder Wispeco.

Whether you decide to set about finding a job in Alberton itelf, or a little further afield in Johannesburg or Germiston, it is always a good idea to upload your CV onto the Executive Placements website so that prospective employees can confidentially peruse your relevant qualifications and experience.

Teaching jobs in Alberton

Because of the town’s residential nature, teaching is a popular profession. Grade 1 teachers, for example, seeking a job in teaching are expected to be dynamic and creative; and able to create a learning wonderland for their learners. A comprehensive list of schools in the area – an impressive 31 in total – can be found here.

Sales executive jobs in Alberton

As home owners increasingly seek out cutting-edge solutions that are able to harness the sun’s rays for their household energy needs, so knowledgeable sales representatives are being sought out by the companies producing products like solar panels. To take up a job in sales in the area, you will need a Grade 12 certificate, a vehicle with a valid driver’s licence, and a proven track record within the solar panel industry, or a similar renewable energy product. This will allow you to assist not only home owners, but also commercial venturists, to reduce their energy bills, minimise their carbon footprints, and achieve relative energy independence from Eskom.

Administrative and accounting jobs in Alberton

With banks and financial services institutions being a few of the major employers in Alberton, specifically Standard Bank (as is mentioned above), those seeking secretarial jobs and positions in which they can make use of their accounting skills are sure to find something suitable.

Virtual roles in Alberton

It is also possible to set yourself up as a virtual PA, or freelance accountant/tax consultant, with your own website and clients whom you service based all over the country. If there’s one thing we’ve all learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, if you’re conscientious and dynamic, travelling into an office is not essential – just fibre for your web work and a handy smartphone.

On the other hand, you may be the sort of person for whom an in-office medical
receptionist position, or a marketing officer role at a busy automotive company, for example, provides all the social interaction that your bubbly personality demands.

Retail positions in Alberton

Because of the many shopping malls in Alberton’s vicinity (see Shop till you drop, below), there are plenty of sales assistant jobs, store manager, and even customer care positions on offer here – just make sure, before appying, that you have some experience in the particular kind of merchandise that you will be dealing peddling.

Food and beverage jobs in Alberton
TripAdvisor lists a wide variety of hotels and places to stay in Alberton, making hospitality another booming career opportunity in the town. Remember that front-of-house hotel and restaurant managers, and others applying for a food and beverage job in Alberton, generally need at least five years of experience in this fast-paced yet rewarding niche.

Over and above the CV you have already loaded onto your favoured career portal, you can also apply directly to your preferred guesthouse or B&B so that they have your details close at hand when a suitable position becomes available.

Once you’ve set up a home in one of Alberton’s many appealing suburbs, you’ll find that this family-centered community offers many varied leisure activities for adults and kids of all ages and stages of their lives.

For young families

In inclement weather, Joburg.co.za suggests The Playhouse for those with young kids. It’s an extensive indoor play centre and party venue, offering a four-storey fenced in jungle gym, an electric train, and a 16m rainbow slide. In sunnier weather, the Rietvlei Zoo Farm ranks highly for a quiet family picnic, complete with a child-friendly fun centre where a range of recreational, educational, and vibrant outdoor activities have been laid on to keep the little ones entertained.

For the bar flies

For couples with babysitting, together with the young and restless, you can’t beat the Sundowners pub, for its live music, cocktails, and weekend market. There’s also a kareoke machine, if you’re game to stand up and sing your heart out to the likes of Shania Twain’s “Come On Over”.

For the sporty

If staying fit floats your boat, make a selection between the Meyersdal Action Sports venue, with the action cricket, netball, hockey, and soccer games it lays on; or the Alberton Athletic Club, which is known to provide athletes with the support and motivation they require to get in shape and meet their personal bests by running safely in a similarly matched group.

On the other hand, if you prefer to get down and boogie in a hiit or aerobics class, or to lift weights as your favourite de-stressing activity, there are a great many gyms and fitness centres to check out in the area, including: Curves, Muller Fitness, Anton Bloem Biokinetics, Zaki’s New Life Fitness Gym, CrossFit Alberton, Valhalla MMA & Fitness, and several others.

Golfers of all levels
Keen golfers are advised to pay a visit to the Reading Country Club, located at 40 Fore Street, New Redruth Alberton, in which an 18-hole golf course has been laid out in scenic woodland vegetation. The club’s mission is to “provide an exceptional golfing and bowling experience, such that it caters to all skill levels”. This club’s investors have created a welcoming and inclusive environment for golfing enthusiasts and their families, in breathtaking natural surroundings.

If you’re moving to Alberton to set up a business, and need to commute to other nearby centres, cities or industrial areas, you’ll find multiple routes providing you with access to Gauteng’s major freeways. This is a town spread out over a wide area, featuring the best in shopping centres, parks, medical centres, and schools.

A look at commercial property

Property expertise company, Curie Group, believes that Alberton charms visitors as a result of its unique blend of history, community feel, and access to big-city facilities. Their website invites those with an interest in the area to give them a call and book a suitable commercial property viewing, so that they can experience the harmony Alberton offers between peaceful suburban life and complete urban convenience.

Shop till you drop

Seek out your retail-therapy needs at Alberton City Shopping Centre, which is just one example of a well-laid out mall in Alberton, and is located on the corner of Voortrekker and Du Plessis Roads. Trading hours are 9am to 6pm most week days, 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, and 9am to 2pm on Sundays and public holidays. The mall’s A to Z store directory features South Africa’s major banks, a car wash, numerous smart phone/tech sales and repair stores, a Telkom, and clothing, beauty and footwear offerings a plenty. You’ll be able to decorate your new home via the likes of Homemark and Mr Price Home; and restock on stationery for school and the office at shops such as The Crazy Store.