OFFICE MANAGER – FINANCE & ADMIN

CA Support; Riviersonderend; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension fund benefits

Job summary

CA Support is seeking a diligent farm administrator to manage a small team and oversee payroll, HR, and financial reporting. The role includes maintaining Food Safety records and preparing for audits, alongside wage payments and stock control.

The candidate should bring Excel proficiency, accurate reporting skills, and an independent, hands-on approach suited to a farming environment. With a focus on operational support for the Farm Manager, this role offers exposure to variance analysis,

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• At least 3 years' relevant experience in a similar position.
• Previous experience in farm administration and finance.
• Knowledge of an accounting package.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Sound communication and organisational skills.
• A practical, organised and hands-on approach to administration.
• Ability to work independently while supporting management and a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a small administrative team.
• Prepare accurate monthly wage and other expense reports.
• Support management with variance reporting and financial information.
• Manage HR administration, including UIF, PAYE and relevant payments.
• Oversee wage payroll administration.
• Administer food safety systems and prepare for annual audits, including GlobalG.A.P., SIZA and related requirements.
• Monitor spray and fertilisation records.
• Oversee stock control and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Manage banking and payment responsibilities.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and financial support to the Farm Manager.
• Assist with ad hoc operational and administrative requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification (administration or finance)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee a small administrative team.
• Prepare accurate monthly wage and other expense reports.
• Support management with variance reporting and financial information.
• Manage HR administration, including UIF, PAYE and relevant payments.
• Oversee wage payroll administration.
• Administer food safety systems and prepare for annual audits, including GlobalG.A.P., SIZA and related requirements.
• Monitor spray and fertilisation records.
• Oversee stock control and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Manage banking and payment responsibilities.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and financial support to the Farm Manager.
• Assist with ad hoc operational and administrative requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• At least 3 years' relevant experience in a similar position.
• Previous experience in farm administration and finance.
• Knowledge of an accounting package.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Sound communication and organisational skills.
• A practical, organised and hands-on approach to administration.
• The ability to work independently while supporting management and a small team.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

This is more than a traditional office administration role. The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping the financial, administrative and compliance functions of the farming operation running effectively.

For someone with the right experience, it provides an opportunity to work across a broad range of responsibilities within an established agricultural environment, with direct exposure to the operational side of the business.

PACKAGE & BENEFITS

A market-related total cost-to-company package is offered, including pension fund benefits.

Location: near Riviersonderend

Availability: Immediate