Graduate Operations Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive training in operations

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive and dynamic work env. in S&

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Graduate Operations Assistant to support our operations team. This role is ideal for recent graduates eager to learn about business operations, process management, and logistics coordination.

You will help oversee daily activities, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards in a hybrid work environment. Working closely with multiple departments, you’ll gain broad exposure to how the business runs, contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or Operations Management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work well in a hybrid team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily operational performance and identify improvements.
• Coordinate logistics and resource allocation.
• Maintain operational documentation and guides.
• Process data and generate reports.
• Liaise with internal teams and partners.
• Contribute to efficiency improvement projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Operations Management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organized and efficient Graduate Operations Assistant to support their operations team in Sandton . This role is perfect for recent graduates eager to learn about business operations, process management, and logistical coordination. You will assist in overseeing daily operational activities, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards. Working closely with various departments, you will gain broad exposure to the inner workings of the business, contributing to smooth workflows and continuous improvement initiatives within a flexible hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring daily operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the coordination of logistics and resource allocation.
• Help maintain operational documentation and procedural guides.
• Process operational data and generate relevant reports.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless operations.
• Contribute to projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive training in operations management and business processes.
• Exposure to diverse operational challenges and projects.
• Hybrid work flexibility, balancing office and remote work.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment in Sandton .
• Opportunities for career advancement within operations management.