Administrative Apprentice: Office Pro in Training

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training in office admin

Mentorship from experienced staff

Exposure to diverse organizational ops

Supportive work environment

Skill development opportunities

Potential for future employment

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an Administrative Assistant Apprentice to support our nonprofit team. You will learn office administration, handle correspondence, scheduling, and filing, while gaining hands-on experience in business operations.

Under guidance from experienced staff, you will develop strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional communication. You will assist with meetings, travel arrangements, and data entry across various systems.

Qualifications

• Matriculation or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• Basic computer literacy including MS Office.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new admin processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to staff, including correspondence and scheduling.
• Answer phones and direct emails professionally.
• Maintain filing systems (physical and digital).
• Prepare documents, reports and presentations.
• Greet visitors and direct them appropriately.
• Manage office supplies and liaise with vendors.
• Organize meetings, events and travel arrangements.
• Input and update data in databases and software systems.
• Assist with basic financial tasks like invoices and expense claims.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Proactive learner

Education

Matriculation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an Administrative Assistant Apprentice to support our nonprofit team. You will learn office administration, handle correspondence, scheduling, and filing, while gaining hands-on experience in business operations.

Under guidance from experienced staff, you will develop strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional communication. You will assist with meetings, travel arrangements, and data entry across various systems.