Administration Assistant

Talent Sam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic administrator to support their growth plans in the property finance sector. This role involves a variety of tasks, including general admin support, payment processing, and client liaison. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, good task management abilities, and a proactive approach to their work. As part of a small team, you will play a crucial role in helping the company achieve its ambitious growth objectives. If you are ready to embrace challenges and contribute to a thriving business, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and good task management are essential.
• Experience in administration in an office environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing payments and basic bookkeeping.
• Prepare documentation for borrowers and partners.
• Conduct general research on lending projects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Task Management

IT Proficiency

Teamwork

Proactive Approach

Education

Previous experience in administration

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

The client supports property investors and developers across the country by providing them with short-term secured finance. Working within a wide range of sectors, they provide the necessary finance and investment to complete their projects. They are a family-run business, having worked in the property and finance sectors for over 50 years. They are looking for someone to join the team to assist their growth plans and to help their team achieve their objectives of growing their loan book and providing a high-quality service to their clients.

We are looking for an administrator to help the business grow by providing a wide variety of support roles.

This would include, but not be limited to: general admin support, processing payments, diary management, social media, research, helping to put together presentations, and borrower documentation.

We would expect the successful candidate to have strong communication skills, good task management, be able to work as part of a team, and carry out their different roles diligently. A solid grasp of IT and willingness to embrace change are essential. As a small and growing business, every member of our team is expected to have a dynamic and proactive approach and roll their sleeves up when necessary. Previous experience in administration in an office environment is desirable.

Their growth plan is ambitious yet achievable, and the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in ensuring it comes to fruition. A can-do attitude is a must, and he/she should be willing to embrace the challenge!

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist with processing payments and basic bookkeeping
• Preparing documentation for borrowers and partners
• Conducting general research on lending projects
• Liaising with clients and brokers on behalf of the team
• Diary management and some travel arrangements
• Updating CRM