East London Operations Leader & Admin Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Administrator for the East London division to manage and optimize administrative support functions. The role focuses on data integrity, process improvement, resource coordination, and high-level support to the operations management team.

The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of experience in operations administration, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in operations administration or related field (preferably East London)
• Proven experience in process improvement and data management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and operations management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership potential with staff supervision experience
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead daily administrative operations of the East London department.
• Develop and refine operational administrative procedures for efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee management and integrity of operational data and reporting.
• Coordinate resources including scheduling, inventory, and equipment allocation.
• Provide advanced admin support to senior operations managers and generate reports.
• Liaise with internal departments and external vendors to smooth workflows.
• Train and mentor junior staff and foster high performance.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify improvement areas.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain organized operational documentation and records.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Administrator for the East London division to manage and optimize administrative support functions. The role focuses on data integrity, process improvement, resource coordination, and high-level support to the operations management team.

The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of experience in operations administration, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership abilities.