About the Role
Our client, a leading commercial entity, is seeking an organized and proactive Administrative Coordinator to manage operations and facilities support for their East London office. This hybrid role is crucial for maintaining a safe, functional, and efficient workplace. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of administrative duties related to office management, facility maintenance, and operational coordination. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of a key business hub in East London, Eastern Cape, with the added benefit of a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for office operations and facilities management.
- Coordinate with maintenance and cleaning service providers to ensure the office environment is well-kept.
- Manage office supplies inventory, ordering and maintaining stock levels.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, couriers, and deliveries.
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating facility-related appointments and vendor visits.
- Maintain organized records of facility equipment, maintenance schedules, and vendor contracts.
- Support in managing office budgets and processing invoices related to operations and facilities.
- Greet visitors, answer phones, and direct inquiries appropriately.
- Assist with the setup and maintenance of office equipment and IT infrastructure.
- Coordinate office moves, reconfigurations, and space planning as needed.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols within the office premises.
- Support internal company events and logistical arrangements.
Requirements
- Proven experience in an administrative or office management role, ideally with exposure to facilities coordination.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a resourceful approach.
- Familiarity with basic facility management principles is a plus.
- Knowledge of the local business environment in East London, Eastern Cape.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
- Opportunity to play a key role in office operations and facilities management in East London.
- Professional development opportunities in administrative and operational support.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.