Junior Administrative & Operations Assistant

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the shipping industry is seeking a Junior Administrative & Operations Assistant to support its team in Cape Town. Responsibilities include preparing client quotations, generating invoices, and providing general administrative support. The ideal candidate should have Matric, basic computer skills, and a customer service orientation. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to start a career in logistics and shipping.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in administration, invoicing, or data capturing.
• Exposure to logistics or shipping is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and sending client quotations.
• Generate and issue invoices under supervision.
• Maintain filing systems and keep records organized.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Professional demeanor

Enthusiasm for logistics

Basic computer literacy

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Certificate in Business Administration or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our client, a leader in the shipping industry is seeking aJunior Administrative & Operations Assistant to join their team based in Cape Town.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) essential
• Certificate or diploma in Business Administration or Logistics (advantageous but not required)
• 0–2 years of experience in administration, invoicing, or data capturing (internship or part-time roles also acceptable).
• Exposure to logistics, freight forwarding, or shipping is a plus but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company.
• Professional, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Enthusiastic about developing a career in logistics and shipping
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook essential).

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with preparing and sending client quotations.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes to support business conversion.
• Generate and issue invoices under supervision, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain filing systems and keep records organized.
• Capture operational and client data into company systems.
• Provide general administrative support to the operations team.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding basic queries.