Administrative Assistant Short - Term Contract

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a reliable Administrative Assistant for a fixed-term contract from 1 October 2026 to 18 December 2026. The role covers day-to-day administration, calls, emails, scheduling and coordinating jobs, and assisting with quotations.

You will liaise with clients, suppliers and team members, and support vehicle and operational coordination. A valid driver’s license and proficiency in Word & Excel are required; English and Afrikaans communication is

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license or equivalent
• Experience in administrative or office support roles
• Strong communication via calls, emails & WhatsApp
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Able to work independently and manage daily tasks
• English & Afrikaans communication ability advantageous

Responsibilities

• General office administration
• Handling calls, emails, and correspondence
• Scheduling and coordinating jobs
• Assisting with quotations and filing
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, and team members
• Assisting with vehicle and operational coordination

Skills

Driver's license

Fleet driving

Administrative experience

Communication skills

MS Word & Excel

Independent worker

English & Afrikaans advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A well-established company is looking for a reliable and organised Administrative Assistant to join their team on a fixed-term contract.

This role suits someone who is confident handling day-to-day administration, communication, and coordination tasks, while also being comfortable driving a company vehicle when required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence
• Comfortable driving a fleet/company vehicle
• Previous administrative or office support experience
• Confident communication skills (calls, emails & WhatsApp)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word & Excel
• Able to work independently and manage daily tasks effectively
• English & Afrikaans communication ability advantageous

Responsibilities:

• General office administration
• Handling calls, emails, and correspondence
• Scheduling and coordinating jobs
• Assisting with quotations and filing
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, and team members
• Assisting with vehicle and operational coordination

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday
07:00 – 16:00

Contract Period:

1 October 2026 – 18 December 2026

Salary:

R8,000 net per month

Application Notice

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