Hybrid Administrative Manager - Ops Leader

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Health benefits

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Administrative Manager to oversee and optimize administrative functions in a hybrid work environment in Bloemfontein.

You will lead the admin team, implement policies, manage facilities and budgets, coordinate senior-level scheduling, and partner with IT and vendors to ensure smooth operations.

The role demands strong leadership, superb organization, and a proactive approach to improve efficiency while balancing remote autonomy with in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Administrative Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of administrative operations and HR support functions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HR/administrative software.
• Experience managing budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ability to lead a hybrid team balancing remote and in-office work.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Must be able to commute to Bloemfontein as required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the administrative team to ensure high performance and development.
• Develop, implement, and enforce administrative policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee the management of office facilities, supplies, and equipment, ensuring a conducive work environment (both remote and in-office).
• Manage budgets for administrative operations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate and oversee complex scheduling for senior management and critical meetings.
• Ensure efficient management of correspondence, documentation, and record-keeping systems.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure seamless integration and support for remote and in-office technologies.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness.
• Act as a key point of contact for administrative matters within the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

HR support

Budgeting

Tools

MS Office Suite

HR software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Administrative Manager to oversee and optimize administrative functions in a hybrid work environment in Bloemfontein.

You will lead the admin team, implement policies, manage facilities and budgets, coordinate senior-level scheduling, and partner with IT and vendors to ensure smooth operations.

The role demands strong leadership, superb organization, and a proactive approach to improve efficiency while balancing remote autonomy with in-office collaboration.