Apprentice Business Administrator - Sandton Training

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship from admins

Future employment opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an Apprentice Business Administrator to join a professional services team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting multiple departments, handling office operations, scheduling, documentation, and client liaison under supervision.

This structured apprenticeship offers mentorship from seasoned administrators, exposure to core business functions, and a clear path to develop essential skills in administration, office management, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• A tertiary qualification in Administration or Office Management is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily office operations and handling correspondence.
• Provide administrative support: scheduling appointments, calendars, and meetings.
• Prepare and format documents, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain filing systems, physical and digital.
• Answer calls and handle general inquiries.
• Support client reception and create a professional first impression.
• Assist with events and coordination for meetings.
• Learn and use office software and systems effectively.
• Undertake general admin tasks for different departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Administration or Office Management (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an Apprentice Business Administrator to join a professional services team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting multiple departments, handling office operations, scheduling, documentation, and client liaison under supervision.

This structured apprenticeship offers mentorship from seasoned administrators, exposure to core business functions, and a clear path to develop essential skills in administration, office management, and professional communication.