Junior Administrative Assistant - espAfrika

espAfrika Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

espAfrika Ltd. in Cape Town invites a proactive Junior Administrative Assistant to support operations within a lively events environment. The role focuses on coordinating admin tasks and assisting with event planning.

You will liaise with stakeholders, prepare reports and presentations, and provide operational support for projects as needed. Diploma or Bachelor's in related fields and 1–2 years of admin/coordination experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Events Management, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• 1–2 years' experience in an administrative or coordination role.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support: Managing day-to-day administrative tasks, including scheduling, coordination and general office administration.
• Event coordination: Assisting with the planning and execution of events.
• Stakeholder liaison: Acting as a point of contact between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Documentation: Preparing reports, presentations and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Operational support: Assisting with project-related and operational requirements as needed.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Events Management, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field

Job description

EspAfrika – Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF)

EspAfrika has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organised Junior Administrative Assistant to support its operations within a dynamic events environment. This role is key to ensuring the efficient coordination of administrative and event-related activities, requiring strong multitasking ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

The Junior Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting the administrative and operational functions of the business, including but not limited to:

• Administrative support: Managing day-to-day administrative tasks, including scheduling, coordination and general office administration.
• Event coordination: Assisting with the planning and execution of events.
• Stakeholder liaison: Acting as a point of contact between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Documentation: Preparing reports, presentations and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Operational support: Assisting with project-related and operational requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Events Management, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field (required)
• 1–2 years' experience in an administrative or coordination role