Business Development Administrator

Cherry Assistant; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company is seeking a Business Development Administrator to support international trade compliance in Gauteng. The role involves client administration and maintaining compliance documentation. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of administrative experience in fast-paced environments, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with international trade. Offering remote work flexibility and competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Remote work flexibility

Stable work hours and consistent pay

Qualifications

• 3+ years in administrative roles within fast-paced environments.
• Proven experience handling client-facing tasks.
• Experience in maintaining structured systems and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer setting up new clients and organize VAT Registration documents.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues over phone and email.
• Maintain compliance documentation and client administration.

Skills

Administrative experience

Client communication

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management tools

Job description

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We are hiring aBusiness Development Administratorfor a professional services company in the international trade and e-commerce compliance sector.

This role is ideal for a dynamic self-starter who is highly motivated, able to work independently, and proactive in a client-focused environment.

You will play a crucial role in supporting client administration, maintaining compliance documentation, and ensuring an excellent client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the setting up of new clients and organise the VAT Registration documents.
• Communicate with clients, colleagues, and external partners both over phone and email.
• Keep up to date with industry changes, including self-learning around the topic.
• Efficiently deal with any ad-hoc administration tasks that may arise.
• Maintain transparent communication internally to encourage the best possible customer journey.
• Be organised to maintain internal computer systems with all relevant information.
• Monitor and meet deadlines, both with day-to-day tasks as well as ad-hoc.
• Manage a large client portfolio with varying requirements to a high standard.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in administrative roles within high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• 2+ handling client-facing tasks and managing key accountabilities similar to those listed in this role.
• 2+ years in maintaining structured internal systems, scheduling, and meeting deadlines.
• Track record of proven experience in the key accountabilities, specifically within a high volume and fast paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deal with colleagues and clients at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience or familiarity with international e-commerce or trade compliance.
• Any other European language would be an advantage (French, German, Spanish, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience working with VAT registration, tax compliance, or international trade documentation is an advantage.

Required Skills & Tools

• 2+ years experience in Microsoft Office and online compliance portals.
• Exposure to data management or reporting tools (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Suite / Google Workspace, or CRM / compliance systems).

Schedule & Pay

Full-Time position; Monday–Friday, 9 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM UK.

Fully remote role for a UK-based company.

Pay ranges fromR14, - R16, per month.

Annual raises and confirmed holidays.

System Requirements

• Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps.
• Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher.
• 8 GB of RAM or higher.
• Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X
• HD p webcam.
• Headset with a microphone.

Competitive pay rates.

Remote work flexibility – from home or any location of your choice.

Elimination of commute time.

Consistent work with the same clients, fostering long-term relationships.

Stable work hours and consistent pay.

Supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and growth.

If you meet the requirements for working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and are ready to be a crucial administrator supporting international tax compliance and client growth, we encourage you to apply now!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative and Other

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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