Administrative Coordinator

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Administrative Coordinator to manage and streamline administrative operations in our Soweto office. You will support staff, maintain organized systems, and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning with a focus on community-minded service.

The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing exceptional administrative support in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Administrative Coordinator or similar administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to task management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily office activities and manage schedules for staff and meetings.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail.
• Maintain and organize office records, files, and databases accurately.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Manage office supplies inventory and coordinate with vendors for necessary procurement.
• Provide general administrative support to the team to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a dedicated and efficient Administrative Coordinator to manage and streamline administrative operations within their Soweto office. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the workplace, supporting staff, and maintaining organized systems. You will handle a variety of tasks from scheduling and communication to record-keeping and office management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, and has a strong commitment to providing exceptional administrative support in a community-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily office activities and manage schedules for staff and meetings.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail.
• Maintain and organize office records, files, and databases accurately.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Manage office supplies inventory and coordinate with vendors for necessary procurement.
• Provide general administrative support to the team to ensure operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Administrative Coordinator or similar administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities .
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to task management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Soweto .
• Standard employee benefits package.
• Chance to contribute meaningfully to the local community through efficient operations.