Administrative Coordinator — Nonprofit Ops & Events

Staffwise; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Mensch in Gardens, Cape Town is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support the Executive Director and project work. The role involves managing admin tasks, filing, meeting logistics, and basic bookkeeping in a dynamic office environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a minimum of five years in administration, and an interest in non-profit work and the Jewish community. Some flexibility for occasional WFH is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an administrative or coordinator role.
• A qualification in administration would be advantageous.
• Exposure to the non-profit sector Mensch and the Jewish community is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide organisational administration support and manage files.
• Support Executive Director with administrative tasks and project support.
• Maintain stakeholder database and filing systems (digital and physical).
• Handle daily office admin: mail, courier, supplies, and scheduling.
• Perform basic project bookkeeping: invoices, bills, and payments tracking.
• Organise internal and external meetings and capture minutes.
• Monitor expenses and assist in budget adherence.

Skills

5+ years admin

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Admin qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Monday.com

Mailchimp

Facebook

WhatsApp

Quicket

Job description

Mensch in Gardens, Cape Town is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support the Executive Director and project work. The role involves managing admin tasks, filing, meeting logistics, and basic bookkeeping in a dynamic office environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a minimum of five years in administration, and an interest in non-profit work and the Jewish community. Some flexibility for occasional WFH is available.