Apprentice Administrative Assistant - Mentorship & Training

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship from admin staff

Potential full-time employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto offers an Apprenticeship for an Administrative Assistant, providing hands-on training in document management, scheduling, and customer service within a busy office.

You will learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment, developing key admin skills and gaining practical experience for a successful career in administration. The program opens doors to potential full-time employment upon completion.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 certificate.
• Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills and be proactive.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Must reside in or commute to Soweto.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general office duties including filing, copying, and scanning documents.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, respond to inquiries.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars for staff.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Maintain office supplies and assist with ordering.
• Greet visitors and provide reception.
• Assist with data entry and databases maintenance.
• Support team with various administrative tasks.
• Learn and utilize office software and equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office literacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto offers an Apprenticeship for an Administrative Assistant, providing hands-on training in document management, scheduling, and customer service within a busy office.

You will learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment, developing key admin skills and gaining practical experience for a successful career in administration. The program opens doors to potential full-time employment upon completion.