Junior Administrative Assistant

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career development

Mentorship

Professional exposure

Benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit (Mbombela) is seeking a Junior Administrative Assistant to support daily office tasks, answer phones, manage calendars, and organize files.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to a range of administrative functions in a professional setting.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn, detail-oriented, with good written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some experience in an office or customer-facing role is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities are important.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with answering phones, directing calls, and managing incoming mail.
• Provide support in scheduling appointments and maintaining office calendars.
• Help organize and maintain office filing systems, both physical and digital.
• Assist with ordering office supplies and keeping inventory records.
• Perform basic data entry and document preparation tasks.
• Support other administrative staff with various tasks as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Junior Administrative Assistant to join their team in Nelspruit . This entry-level position is perfect for someone looking to build a career in administration. You will provide essential support to the office, assisting with daily tasks, managing correspondence, and helping to maintain an organized work environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses good communication skills, and is detail-oriented, ready to contribute positively to the team and gain valuable experience in administrative functions, ensuring that basic office needs are met efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with answering phones, directing calls, and managing incoming mail.
• Provide support in scheduling appointments and maintaining office calendars.
• Help organize and maintain office filing systems, both physical and digital.
• Assist with ordering office supplies and keeping inventory records.
• Perform basic data entry and document preparation tasks.
• Support other administrative staff with various tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Some prior experience in an office or customer-facing role is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Opportunity for hands-on training and career development in Nelspruit .
• Supportive team environment and mentorship.
• Exposure to various administrative functions within a professional setting.
• Standard company benefits package.