OFFICE ASSISTANT REQUIRED

Freerecruit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Freerecruit, a growing group operating in the water and drainage sector, seeks a reliable Office Assistant / Administrator to provide administrative support across the group. The successful candidate will work across multiple entities in a fast-paced, operationally active environment.

Key duties include reception duties, maintaining filing systems (physical and electronic), handling correspondence and contracts, updating staff records, and supporting group companies with ad hoc tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration or receptionist role; eager learners welcome.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Able to multitask, prioritise and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive problem-solving, systems oriented and process driven.

Responsibilities

• Reception: answer calls, respond to queries, direct communication; maintain front-of-office function across the group.
• Document & Records Management: maintain organized filing systems (physical and electronic); manage correspondence, contracts, and certificates; support across group companies; update staff records.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A growing group of companies operating in the water and drainage sector seeks a reliable and well-organized Office Assistant / Administrator to provide administrative support across the group. The successful candidate will work across multiple entities and must be comfortable managing varied responsibilities in a fast-paced, operationally active environment.

Reception

• Answer incoming calls, respond to queries, and direct communication appropriately.
• Maintain a professional front-of-office function across the group.

Document & Records Management

• Maintain organized filing systems (physical and electronic).
• Manage company correspondence, contracts, compliance documents, and certificates.
• Provide ad hoc administrative and support across group companies.
• Maintain and update staff records, training and medicals

Essential

• Experience in an office administration or receptionist role — recent school leavers with strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn are welcome to apply.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Able to multitask, priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive problem-solving, systems orientated and process driven.