Contract Opportunity: Regional Administrative Assistant – Durban (uMhlanga Ridge)

O'Brien Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Durban seeks a Regional Administrative Assistant (Contract) to provide professional support to the Sales team. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of administrative experience, strong MS Word and Excel skills, and a valid driver's license. This role demands organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant administrative experience, preferably within a multinational/FMCG environment.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative and secretarial support to the Area Sales Manager.
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and events.
• Handle incoming mail and calls, preparing responses to routine enquiries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma in Project Management

Job description

Are you an organised, detail-driven individual with strong administrative skills? A leading FMCG company in PE is looking for a Regional Administrative Assistant (Contract) to provide high-level support to their dynamic Sales team. Driver's license and own car will be essential for this role.

Please forward your CV to or apply here directly.

What you’ll be doing :

• Provide professional administrative and secretarial support to the Area Sales Manager and Regional Sales Managers.
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, HQ visits, visa applications, and events.
• Handle incoming mail and calls, preparing responses to routine enquiries.
• Compile, consolidate, and distribute region-specific reports, meeting agendas, and sales updates.
• Facilitate regional surveys (pricing, product availability, etc.) and prepare documentation for review.
• Administer boot sale reconciliations, POP warehouse stock reports, and ensure smooth collection / distribution of marketing materials.
• Track bottom-up plans, manage deal trackers, weekly reconciliations, invoices, and BDF slips.
• Liaise with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment.

What we’re looking for :

• Matric (Grade 12) is essential; a Diploma in Project Management will be advantageous.
• 3–4 years of relevant administrative experience (preferably within a multinational / FMCG environment).
• Strong MS Word and Excel skills.

Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.

A proactive, adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple priorities.