Office Administrator / PA (JB5537)

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to manage daily office functions and provide PA support. Candidates must have 3+ years of office administration experience, proficiency in Xero Accounting, and strong MS Office skills. The ideal applicant is highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable dealing with clients. This is a permanent, office-based position with a salary range of R15,000 – R18,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in office administration and finance support.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office functions and admin tasks.
• Provide PA support to the business owner.
• Handle invoicing and reconciliations on Xero.

Skills

Xero Accounting Software

MS Office skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

High organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Office Administrator / PA (JB5537)
Fairmount, Johannesburg (Office-Based)
R15 000 – R18 000 CTC per month
Permanent

Busy Technical Services / Maintenance & Infrastructure firm seeks a highly organised Office Administrator to run the day-to-day office, support the business owner, and assist with accounts.
Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused role.

Minimum Requirements:
3 or more years of experience in office administration and finance support
Xero Accounting Software (essential)
Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Highly organised and detail-focused
Excellent written and verbal communication
Able to work independently and take initiative
Comfortable dealing with clients and suppliers

Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage daily office functions and admin tasks
Provide PA support to the business owner (diary, reminders, admin follow-up)
Handle invoicing, reconciliations, and basic bookkeeping on Xero
Maintain documentation and filing systems
Draft correspondence and business reports
Liaise with clients and service providers
Track supplier accounts, payments, and outstanding items
Support basic HR tasks (staff files, leave records)
Handle sensitive and confidential info with discretion

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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