Personal / Admin Assistant (Fluent in Afrikaans)

Hlabahlosile; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic administrative firm in Johannesburg seeks a Personal / Admin Assistant. The role involves general secretarial duties, liaising with various stakeholders, and basic bookkeeping. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience, strong MS Office skills, and be fluent in Afrikaans. A driver's license and own transport are essential. We seek someone young, dynamic, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• 4+ years admin/secretarial experience required.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of office procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• General secretarial and administrative duties.
• Liaising with suppliers, service providers, and customers.
• Handling calls, visitors, and basic bookkeeping.

Skills

MS Office skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical ability

Fluency in Afrikaans

Education

Qualifications in secretarial/admin fields

Tools

Sage Pastel

Xero

Job description

Overview

Personal / Admin Assistant (young and dynamic)

Location: Edenvale, Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities

• General secretarial and administrative duties
• Liaising with suppliers, service providers, and customers
• Handling calls, visitors, and basic bookkeeping (petty cash, payments)
• Tracking shipments and managing local purchases
• Updating and filing records / databases (digital & physical)
• Assisting with implementation of new IT systems
• Supporting smooth day-to-day operations across the team

Requirements

• 48 years admin / secretarial experience
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel a must) & solid math ability
• Knowledge of office procedures; Sage Pastel / Xero a plus
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Qualifications in secretarial / admin fields beneficial
• Fluent in Afrikaans

Personal

• Young and dynamic, presentable, eloquent, and professional
• Driver's license & own transport
• Confident, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks