Operations Support Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an organized Operations Support Specialist to join our client’s team in a fully remote capacity. This role provides critical administrative and logistical support to nonprofit programs and outreach across Mpumalanga and beyond.

You will manage schedules, travel, filing, reporting, and procurement, while collaborating with staff in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative support or operations role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to program staff and management.
• Manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and handle travel arrangements for staff.
• Maintain organized filing systems for important documents (electronic and physical).
• Assist with preparation of reports, presentations and project documentation.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support procurement and inventory management of office supplies and equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Remote independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an organized and efficient Operations Support Specialist to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of our client's charitable operations, providing critical administrative and logistical support. You will handle a variety of tasks that underpin the success of our programs and outreach efforts. This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual with excellent administrative skills who thrives in a flexible, remote-first work environment, contributing to our client's mission across Mpumalanga and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to program staff and management.
• Manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and handle travel arrangements for staff.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for important documents.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the procurement and inventory management of office supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an administrative support or operations role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful charitable work from anywhere.
• Professional development opportunities and skills enhancement.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team culture.