Office Manager

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Job summary

A well-established financial services practice seeks an Office Manager to enhance operational efficiency and manage administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and over 3 years of experience, ensuring organizational excellence across all service areas.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years experience in office management or senior administration.
• Strong leadership, planning, and delegation skills.
• Experience in financial services, legal, or professional services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative duties related to investment services.
• Manage the administrative team, including task delegation.
• Support the owner in overseeing daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Delegation

Reliability

Integrity

Engagement

Task Management

Tools

Momentum administration systems

Job description

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref:

Office Manager

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Location:

mount edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary:

R400 000 Per Annum

SUMMARY:

Office Manager Role – Drive Efficiency and Lead Admin Excellence!

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Office Manager

Location: Mount Edgecombe, KZN

Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Salary: R17,500 – R20,000 per month (negotiable)

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Overview

Our client, a well-established financial services practice, is looking to appoint a professional and experienced Office Manager to lead their administrative operations. The role is suited to someone highly organised, dependable, and skilled in managing both people and processes in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the administrative functions across the business’s core service areas, while managing internal workflows, delegating tasks, and ensuring operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Wealth Administration (Investments):
• Oversee administrative duties related to investment services
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely task execution
• Estate Planning Administration (Wills, Trusts, Deceased Estates):
• Coordinate all paperwork and procedural requirements
• Track progress of estate planning matters
• Risk Administration (Life and Disability Insurance):
• Manage policy administration and related processes
• Maintain up-to-date and compliant records
• Office and Team Management:
• Manage the administrative team, including delegation and tracking of tasks
• Maintain an internal ticketing or workflow system to ensure task progress and completion
• Monitor quality and ensure work is reviewed and submitted correctly
• Support the business owner in overseeing daily operations
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in office management or senior administration
• Strong leadership, planning, and delegation skills
• Ability to engage with team members professionally and respectfully
• High level of reliability, honesty, and integrity
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are met
• Experience within financial services, legal, or professional services is advantageous
• Familiarity with Momentum administration systems would be a plus
  
  

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter.