Administrative Assistant

Optigrowth (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A business growth consulting firm in Cape Town is looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant. This hybrid role involves managing phone calls, scheduling meetings, and providing essential administrative support to the executive team. Ideal candidates should possess administrative skills, effective communication abilities, and experience with accounting software. A high school diploma is required, along with personal equipment for work.

Qualifications

• Proficient in handling administrative tasks and executive support.
• Strong phone etiquette with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in time management and the ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage phone calls and schedule meetings.
• Provide administrative support to executive teams.
• Perform bookkeeping duties and maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Administrative Assistance

Phone Etiquette

Communication Skills

Sage Accounting

Organizational Tasks

Time-Management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sage Accounting & Payroll

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

At OptiGrowth, we specialize in business growth support for funding organizations and their Enterprise & Supplier Development Programs (ESD), Growth Incubators, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Based in South Africa, we work closely with corporate partners, business founders, and executive teams to build strategic growth paths, access funding, and create sellable business value.

Our services include business advisory and coaching, development of business scaling and growth roadmaps, funding readiness, investor engagement, ESD support, strategic planning, and improving business exit strategies.

Our mission is to help businesses take control of their growth while maintaining their freedom and values.

Join us in creating something valuable together

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Administrative Assistant based in the Helderberg Cape Town, with some work from home acceptable.

The Administrative Assistant will handle day-to-day tasks including managing phone calls, scheduling meetings, providing administrative support to executive teams, and performing bookkeeping duties.

The role focuses on efficient communication and organizational tasks to ensure smooth business operations.

Qualifications

• Administrative Assistance and Executive Administrative Assistance skills
• Phone Etiquette and strong Communication skills
• Proficiency in Sage Accounting & Payroll Skills or similar and organizational tasks
• Effective time-management and multitasking abilities
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Relevant experience in a similar role is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications are a plus
• Own laptop and phone required
• Own vehicle to travel