Operations Administrator - Path to Project Manager

SVN Engineering Soutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SVN Engineering is seeking an Office & Operations Administrator to be the operational hub of the business in Durban. You'll manage minutes, expenses, invoicing, procurement, inventory, shipping, travel bookings, and support sales and finance teams.

This hands-on role offers exposure to diverse functions with clear progression as the company grows. Ideal candidates are detail-focused self-starters with strong computer skills, excellent communication, and a proactive mindset ready to own tasks and

Qualifications

• Matric required and suitable for SA schooling system.
• Strong computer skills and a quick learner of new software.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter who takes ownership and follows through.
• Ambitious, seeks growth and future project-management opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Take meeting minutes and track action items.
• Capture expenses and create customer invoices.
• Manage suppliers and purchase orders.
• Keep inventory system and asset register up to date.
• Arrange courier shipments and travel bookings.
• Handle general and sales enquiries.
• Manage petty cash, timesheets, and staff reimbursements.
• Assist testing of devices/platforms.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Organization

Proactive

Growth mindset

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Job description

SVN Engineering is seeking an Office & Operations Administrator to be the operational hub of the business in Durban. You'll manage minutes, expenses, invoicing, procurement, inventory, shipping, travel bookings, and support sales and finance teams.

This hands-on role offers exposure to diverse functions with clear progression as the company grows. Ideal candidates are detail-focused self-starters with strong computer skills, excellent communication, and a proactive mindset ready to own tasks and