Personal Assistant / Procurement Administrator

Talent Candey; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Candey is seeking a Personal Assistant / Procurement Administrator for a manufacturing site in Amanzimtoti. The role supports management with PA and admin tasks while assisting with procurement, supplier liaison and purchase requisitions. A manufacturing background is essential, with strong Excel skills and Pastel/Sage familiarity.

Remuneration is R10 000–R15 000 per month with no additional benefits. Applicants from FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Matric essential.
• PA/Administration experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience essential.
• Exposure to procurement, purchasing or supplier administration.
• Experience dealing directly with suppliers and purchase requisitions.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Pastel/Sage knowledge advantageous – training can be provided.
• Exposure to shipping, imports/exports or logistics would be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional telephone manner and office etiquette.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple administrative priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day PA and administrative support to management.
• Handle general correspondence, documentation, filing and office administration.
• Assist with procurement and purchasing administration.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, orders and deliveries.
• Process and manage purchase requisitions from various departments.
• Obtain quotations and assist with comparing supplier pricing.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records.
• Capture and update information on internal systems and spreadsheets.
• Assist with basic Pastel/Sage functions – training will be provided.
• Assist with shipping and logistics administration where required.
• Maintain professional communication with suppliers, clients and internal departments.
• Ensure a high standard of office etiquette, confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Education

Matric

Tools

Pastel/Sage

Job description

Personal Assistant / Procurement Administrator – Manufacturing – Amanzimtoti

Our client, a leading Manufacturer of Disposable Sanitary and Personal Care Products, is currently looking for a Personal Assistant / Procurement Administrator to join their team in Amanzimtoti

The successful candidate must come from a manufacturing environment and will provide administrative support while assisting with procurement, supplier liaison, purchase requisitions and general office coordination.

Remuneration: R10 000 -R15 000 no benefits

Requirements

• Matric essential.
• Previous PA / Administration experience.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Exposure to procurement, purchasing or supplier administration.
• Experience dealing directly with suppliers and purchase requisitions.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Basic knowledge of Pastel/Sage advantageous – training can be provided.
• Exposure to shipping, imports/exports or logistics would be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional telephone manner and office etiquette.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow up proactively.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple administrative priorities.

Ideal Background

Candidates coming from FMCG, personal care, hygiene products, packaging, plastics, paper/tissue, food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing or other fast-paced manufacturing environments would be well suited to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day PA and administrative support to management.
• Handle general correspondence, documentation, filing and office administration.
• Assist with procurement and purchasing administration.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, orders and deliveries.
• Process and manage purchase requisitions from various departments.
• Obtain quotations and assist with comparing supplier pricing.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records.
• Capture and update information on internal systems and spreadsheets.
• Assist with basic Pastel/Sage functions – training will be provided.
• Assist with shipping and logistics administration where required.
• Maintain professional communication with suppliers, clients and internal departments.
• Ensure a high standard of office etiquette, confidentiality and professionalism.

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.