Graduate Admin Assistant – Hybrid | Start Your Ops Career

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a highly organized Graduate Administrative Assistant to join the team in Upington, Northern Cape. This entry role offers hands-on experience in office administration, providing support across departments and enabling a balanced in-office and remote work approach.

You will coordinate schedules, prepare reports, manage communications, and assist with onboarding. A recent degree or diploma, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• A recent graduate with a degree or diploma in Administration, Business, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to assist.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model based in Upington, Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including managing schedules, appointments, and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain filing systems, both physical and digital.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents as required.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls and emails.
• Assist with travel arrangements and expense reporting.
• Coordinate meetings and events, ensuring all logistical aspects are covered.
• Manage office supplies inventory and procurement.
• Support new employee onboarding processes.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Degree or diploma in Administration/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a highly organized Graduate Administrative Assistant to join the team in Upington, Northern Cape. This entry role offers hands-on experience in office administration, providing support across departments and enabling a balanced in-office and remote work approach.

You will coordinate schedules, prepare reports, manage communications, and assist with onboarding. A recent degree or diploma, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive mindset are essential.