Graduate Operations Administrator

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship from operations pros

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Graduate Operations Administrator to support daily operations in Upington. You will assist planning, coordination and process improvements, gaining exposure to the operations backbone of the business in a hybrid setting in a key regional center.

This role offers a structured development path, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities to advance within the operations function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid setting in Upington.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the operations management team.
• Assist in the coordination of daily operational activities and schedules.
• Maintain operational records and prepare routine reports.
• Support process improvement initiatives and data analysis for operational efficiency.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Operations Management/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and efficient Graduate Operations Administrator to join their team in Upington. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and effective running of daily operations. You will be involved in a variety of administrative and support tasks, assisting the operations management team with planning, coordination, and process improvement initiatives. This is a superb opportunity for a graduate keen to understand and contribute to the operational backbone of a business, working in a hybrid model in a key regional center, and developing strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the operations management team.
• Assist in the coordination of daily operational activities and schedules.
• Maintain operational records and prepare routine reports.
• Support process improvement initiatives and data analysis for operational efficiency.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid setting in Upington.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to diverse operational aspects of the business.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning in operations management.
• Mentorship from experienced operations professionals.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment with potential for career progression.