Assistant Manager

The Talent Room; George; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for an Assistant Manager / Administrator to support daily business operations and office management. The ideal candidate will have Grade 12, proven experience in administration, and advanced Excel and Pastel Accounting skills. Responsibilities include preparing reports and ensuring deadlines in a high-pressure female office environment. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across departments and take initiative.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative and/or assistant management role.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to assist wherever required and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to management.
• Assist with day-to-day office management and coordination.
• Capture, process, and reconcile information using Pastel Accounting.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong organisational ability

Multitasking ability

Confident and assertive personality

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Job description

The Assistant Manager / Administrator will be a hands‑on, all‑rounder role supporting daily business operations and office administration. The position requires a resilient, confident individual who performs well under pressure, is willing to assist across all areas of the business, and can work effectively within a predominantly female office environment.

Description

• Provide administrative and operational support to management
• Assist with day‑to‑day office management and coordination
• Prepare, maintain, and analyse Excel spreadsheets and reports
• Capture, process, and reconcile information using Pastel Accounting
• Support financial administration, including basic bookkeeping tasks
• Assist colleagues as required and contribute across departments
• Ensure deadlines are met in a high‑pressure environment
• Maintain accurate records and organised filing systems

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Proven experience in an administrative and/or assistant management role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (spreadsheets, formulas, reporting)
• Working knowledge of Pastel Accounting (essential)
• Strong organisational and multitasking ability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Confident, assertive personality with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to assist wherever required and take initiative

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

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