Operations & Administration Specialist – Global Fruit Sector

M3 Human Capital Management (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

M3 Human Capital Management (Pty) Ltd is assisting a client based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to recruit an Operations & Administration Officer. The role requires strong organisational, proactive and detail-oriented capabilities to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with clients, suppliers and internal teams, handling administrative tasks, travel arrangements, licensing contracts, invoicing, and plant-breed rights-related processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in administrative support, operations or document management.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to clients, suppliers, and collaborators.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and events.
• Supporting administration of licensing agreements, contracts, and related documentation.
• Managing invoicing processes and assisting with payment and collection follow-ups.
• Supporting Plant Breeders’ Rights applications, renewals, compliance, and reporting.
• Maintaining accurate databases, records, and management tools.
• Supporting nursery administration, including stock and plant material movements.
• Assisting with national and international operations, including import and export processes.
• Coordinating administrative and operational activities across departments.

Skills

Administrative support

Operations coordination

Microsoft Excel

English & Afrikaans fluency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

M3 Human Capital Management (Pty) Ltd is assisting a client based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to recruit an Operations & Administration Officer. The role requires strong organisational, proactive and detail-oriented capabilities to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with clients, suppliers and internal teams, handling administrative tasks, travel arrangements, licensing contracts, invoicing, and plant-breed rights-related processes.