Practice Assistant, Johannesburg

Mirna Butler Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading creative agency, is seeking a proactive Practice Assistant to join their Johannesburg team. You will support day-to-day operations, manage patient files, assist with fittings, prepare quotations and invoices, and help the sales team promote products and services.

The role requires Matric, Excel proficiency, 1 year admin experience, and 1-2 years in the Optical industry is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric required.
• Excel proficiency required.
• Experience in staff management.
• 1 year of administration experience.
• 1–2 years of Optical industry experience advantageous.
• Previous sales experience.
• Customer service and stock control experience.
• Experience in medical practices beneficial.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English.
• RSA driver’s license with own or reliable transport.
• Willing to work retail hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receiving patients.
• Opening and managing patient files.
• Assist patients with fitting frames.
• Compile quotations and invoices.
• Assist with stock takes.
• Schedule appointments.
• Ensure the practice is organized and tidy.
• Support sales team by promoting products and services and help achieve sales targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Stock control

Sales experience

Education

Matric

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is a leading creative agency known for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services in the world of design and branding. They are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Practice Assistant to join their talented team Johannesburg. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As a Practice Assistant, you will support day-to-day operations, assist in managing client projects, and contribute to the seamless execution of their creative processes.

If you are eager to learn, organized, and ready to contribute to exciting projects, we would love to hear from you!

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Computer literate in Excel
• Experience in staff management
• 1 year of administration experience
• Minimum of 1 -2 years of experience within the Optical industry, will be advantageous
• Previous sales experience
• Experience in customer service and stock control
• Experience in medical practices beneficial
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English
• Valid RSA driver's license and own transportOR reliable transport
• Willing to work retail hours, including weekends

Skills required:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service

Duties will include:

• Receiving patients
• Opening and managing patient files
• Assist patients with fitting frames
• Compile quotations and invoices
• Assist with stock takes
• Schedule appointments
• Ensure that the practice are organized and tidy
• Provide support to the sales team by promoting products and services, assist with achieving the sales targets

Remuneration:

Arrangement from R 6 000 - R 8 000 basic + incentive

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 16 October 2026
• If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
• Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
• Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted