Senior Administrative Coordinator – Ops & Strategy

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator in Paarl, Western Cape to oversee and enhance administrative operations. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate inter-department communications, supervise support staff, and ensure efficient information flow while upholding high standards of operational excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, vendor management, and budgeting support in a growth-focused biotech environment.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Management or related field.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in a senior administrative or coordination role.
• Experience supervising administrative teams.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with project management or CRM software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize complex administrative processes across the organization.
• Supervise administrative staff and develop their capabilities.
• Manage executive calendars, travel, and meeting logistics for senior management.
• Develop and implement administrative policies to improve efficiency.
• Oversee office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

MS Office

CRM software

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management software

CRM systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator in Paarl, Western Cape to oversee and enhance administrative operations. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate inter-department communications, supervise support staff, and ensure efficient information flow while upholding high standards of operational excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, vendor management, and budgeting support in a growth-focused biotech environment.