Administrative Officer - Remote Option

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Salary + performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

East London team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Administrative Officer in East London to support daily operations through a hybrid work setup. The role covers handling communications, scheduling, and records management in a structured, flexible environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in an Administrative Officer role, strong MS Office skills, and excellent written and verbal communication. Experience with hybrid work is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Administrative Officer or related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or comfort with a hybrid work model is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily administrative tasks, ensuring efficiency and organization.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and postal services.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain and update office databases, records, and filing systems.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents as required.
• Assist with office management tasks, such as ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and organized Administrative Officer to join their team in East London . This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending in-office presence with remote flexibility, to support the smooth functioning of daily operations. You will be responsible for a range of administrative duties, including managing correspondence, coordinating schedules, and maintaining office records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and thrives in a structured yet flexible work environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to the efficiency of a local business while enjoying a balanced work-life arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily administrative tasks, ensuring efficiency and organization.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and postal services.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain and update office databases, records, and filing systems.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents as required.
• Assist with office management tasks, such as ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Administrative Officer or related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills .
• Experience or comfort with a hybrid work model is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A supportive team environment located in East London .