Education Administrative Team Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Generous leave allowances

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Administrative Team Lead to oversee and guide administrative support staff across departments. The role drives efficiency, policy development, and timely service delivery, supporting academic and operational functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and hands-on MS Office and data-system experience, with preference for education-sector exposure. A stabilizing, professional work environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an administrative role with leadership or supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with database management systems.
• Ability to develop and implement administrative processes and improvements.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in an educational or academic setting is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of administrative assistants and support staff.
• Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Manage the daily operations of the administrative department, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Oversee the allocation of administrative resources and workloads among team members.
• Serve as a point of contact for complex administrative issues and elevate as necessary.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand and meet their administrative support needs.
• Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback and performance reviews.
• Ensure efficient management of office supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Contribute to recruitment and onboarding processes for new administrative staff.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and service delivery in all administrative functions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Database management

Multitasking

Education

Experience in educational or academic setting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management systems

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Administrative Team Lead to oversee and guide administrative support staff across departments. The role drives efficiency, policy development, and timely service delivery, supporting academic and operational functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and hands-on MS Office and data-system experience, with preference for education-sector exposure. A stabilizing, professional work environment awaits.