On-Site Administrative Specialist — Manufacturing Ops (Vereeniging)

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an efficient Administrative Specialist to support production and operations at the Vereeniging, Gauteng facility. This on-site role focuses on keeping records, coordinating schedules, and assisting daily needs of the team.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate accuracy, strong organization, and proficiency with MS Office in a fast-paced industrial environment, enabling smooth production workflows and effective communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Reliable and punctual for on-site duties in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the operations and production teams at the Vereeniging plant.
• Manage and organize production-related documentation, logs, and records.
• Coordinate daily schedules, meetings, and shift handovers for operational staff.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including internal memos and external correspondence.
• Maintain inventory of operational supplies and equipment, processing requisitions as needed.
• Assist with data entry for production reports and performance tracking.
• Liaise with HR and other departments regarding staff-related administrative matters.
• Ensure compliance with company administrative policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of new operational administrative tools or systems.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the operations management team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an efficient Administrative Specialist to support production and operations at the Vereeniging, Gauteng facility. This on-site role focuses on keeping records, coordinating schedules, and assisting daily needs of the team.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate accuracy, strong organization, and proficiency with MS Office in a fast-paced industrial environment, enabling smooth production workflows and effective communication across departments.