Apprentice Business Administrator: Logistics Admin Training

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend

On-the-job training

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is offering an Apprentice Business Administrator role to support our logistics team. You will gain hands-on experience in documentation, data management, and admin tasks within a dynamic industry.

Ideal for someone with Matric, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive attitude. This apprenticeship provides on-the-job training, reporting, and potential for progression into supervisory or coordinator roles.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Interest in logistics and supply chain is advantageous.
• Must be based in Upington or able to commute.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing shipping documents, invoices, and delivery records.
• Manage and organize electronic and physical filing systems.
• Communicate with internal teams, clients, and suppliers via email and phone.
• Enter and maintain data in company databases and systems.
• Provide administrative support for daily logistics operations.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating transportation and delivery services.
• Prepare reports and presentations as required.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information to stakeholders.
• Learn and apply company policies and procedures.
• Participate in administrative training and professional development.
• Support the team with ad-hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Education

Matric certificate or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is offering an Apprentice Business Administrator role to support our logistics team. You will gain hands-on experience in documentation, data management, and admin tasks within a dynamic industry.

Ideal for someone with Matric, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive attitude. This apprenticeship provides on-the-job training, reporting, and potential for progression into supervisory or coordinator roles.