Business Admin Apprentice — Mentored, Structured Training

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship

Mentorship

Diverse exposure

Competitive stipend

Full-time role potential

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Junior Business Administrator Apprentice to support daily office operations, data entry, filing, and cross‑department tasks. This is a hands‑on program designed to build practical business administration skills in a growing company.

You will receive mentorship, structured training, and exposure to diverse business functions with a clear path to a full‑time role. A high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required, and strong communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certifications in business administration are advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn new administrative tools and procedures.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to management and staff, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
• Maintain organized filing systems, both electronic and physical, ensuring easy retrieval of information.
• Assist with data entry and updating records in various business systems.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and other business documents.
• Manage office supplies and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Support project coordination and follow-up activities as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Scheduling meetings

Data entry

Filing systems

Reports and presentations

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certifications in business administration (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Junior Business Administrator Apprentice to support daily office operations, data entry, filing, and cross‑department tasks. This is a hands‑on program designed to build practical business administration skills in a growing company.

You will receive mentorship, structured training, and exposure to diverse business functions with a clear path to a full‑time role. A high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required, and strong communication