Administrative Officer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Professional development

Performance incentives

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Administrative Officer to join the Richards Bay operations team. The role blends on-site duties with remote tasks, supporting document control, meetings, procurement, and cross-department coordination.

The ideal candidate will be meticulous, possess strong communication skills, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, contributing to operational excellence and development opportunities within a key industry player.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Administrative Officer or in a comparable administrative role.
• Strong knowledge of administrative procedures and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment, balancing on-site and remote tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage document control systems, ensuring all records are accurately filed and maintained.
• Coordinate and schedule departmental meetings, preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and liaise with service providers for maintenance and procurement.
• Facilitate communication between departments and external stakeholders, ensuring information flows effectively.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other administrative documentation.
• Support the implementation and adherence to administrative policies and procedures.

Skills

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Hybrid work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Officer to join their operations team in Richards Bay . This role is vital for ensuring the efficient functioning of administrative processes and supporting departmental goals. You will be responsible for managing various administrative tasks, from document control to supporting team coordination, with a blend of on-site presence and remote flexibility. The ideal candidate is a meticulous planner, an excellent communicator, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a key industry player while developing your administrative career in a supportive setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage document control systems, ensuring all records are accurately filed and maintained.
• Coordinate and schedule departmental meetings , preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and liaise with service providers for maintenance and procurement.
• Facilitate communication between departments and external stakeholders, ensuring information flows effectively.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other administrative documentation.
• Support the implementation and adherence to administrative policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Administrative Officer or in a comparable administrative role.
• Strong knowledge of administrative procedures and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment , balancing on-site and remote tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A collaborative work environment focused on operational excellence.