Administrator

Howland Recruiting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Howland Recruiting is assisting a client in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, to hire an experienced Office Administrator for a maternity-cover contract. The ideal candidate will have strong admin experience and be immediately available.

Responsibilities include managing records, handling correspondence, preparing schedules, coordinating office supplies and supporting invoicing at month-end. Proficiency in English and Afrikaans, plus organisational skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or Matric is required.
• 2–5 years admin experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and Pastel.
• Knowledge of imports/exports is an advantage.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Able to communicate with all levels of staff and Directors.
• Bookkeeping knowledge is advantageous.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Third language (Afrikaans) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage records.
• Handle correspondence.
• Prepare schedules.
• Coordinate office supplies.
• Ensure smooth office operations.
• Assist with invoicing at month-end.

Skills

MS Office

Pastel

English

Afrikaans

Communication

Multitasking

Pressure handling

Imports/Exports

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Pastel

Job description

Our established client in the heart of the V & A Waterfront is looking for an experienced Office Administrator to take on a maternity cover contract. Should you have the required experience and be immediately available we’d like to hear from you – bookkeeping skills is an advantage.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric / equivalent
• 2 - 5 years’ admin experience
• Computer Literacy: MS Office + Pastel
• Knowledge of imports / exports (advantage)
• Knowledge of foreign exchange (advantage)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
• Able to communicate with persons at all levels (staff and Directors)
• Organisational and problem-solving skills
• Bookkeeping knowledge (advantage)
• Multi-tasker
• Able to handle pressure
• Able to communicate in both English & Afrikaans (3rd language advantage)

Responsibilities

• Manage records
• Handle correspondence
• Prepare schedules
• Co-ordinate office supplies
• Ensure smooth running of the office
• Assist with invoicing at month-end