Junior Administrator

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Exposure to office administration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Administrator in Paarl, Western Cape to provide essential support across office functions. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with data entry, filing, customer service, and daily operations. The right candidate is eager to learn, organized, and a team player, ready to start a career in administration.

You will gain exposure to various office tasks, contribute to smooth workflow, and receive on-the-job training within a supportive team in Paarl.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy (Word & Outlook).
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and positive attitude.
• Effective communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry and maintaining accurate records in company databases.
• Perform general clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and scanning documents.
• Respond to basic customer inquiries via phone and email in a professional manner.
• Support senior administrative staff with daily tasks and projects.
• Help maintain office organization and cleanliness.
• Assist with the preparation of basic documents and correspondence.

Skills

Data entry

Filing

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Administrator to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape . This entry-level position is perfect for someone looking to kick-start their career in administration, providing essential support across various office functions. You will gain hands-on experience in a wide range of administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, customer service support, and assisting with daily office operations. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses a strong work ethic, and has a foundational understanding of office procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry and maintaining accurate records in company databases.
• Perform general clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and scanning documents.
• Respond to basic customer inquiries via phone and email in a professional manner.
• Support senior administrative staff with daily tasks and projects.
• Help maintain office organization and cleanliness.
• Assist with the preparation of basic documents and correspondence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary for an entry-level position.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development.
• Exposure to various aspects of office administration.
• Supportive team environment in Paarl .
• Potential for career progression within the company.