Regional Administrative Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical aid and health benefits

Pension fund and provident fund

Generous annual leave

Relocation assistance

Professional development and training

Work from regional HQ in Polokwane

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Regional Administrative Manager to oversee administrative operations across the Polokwane, Limpopo region. This senior role leads a team across multiple branches, implementing standardized policies and ensuring efficient office operations.

You will manage budgets, drive process improvements, and support regional management with strategic and operational excellence. Travel within the Polokwane region is required to meet regional objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in administrative management, with at least 3 years in supervision.
• Experience managing administrative functions across multiple locations or large regional scope.
• Strong leadership, team management, and delegation skills.
• Excellent budgeting and financial management knowledge.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel within the region as required.
• Strategic thinker with results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a regional administrative staff across multiple branches.
• Develop and enforce standardized administrative policies and procedures.
• Oversee daily administrative operations in all branches.
• Monitor regional budgets and expenditures.
• Coordinate with HR for recruitment and performance management.
• Prepare regional performance reports for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health & safety standards.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

ERP

MS Office

Multi-site management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading national retail chain, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Administrative Manager to oversee administrative operations across their Polokwane, Limpopo region. This senior role is pivotal in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative functions at multiple branch locations within the region. You will be responsible for managing a team of administrative staff, implementing standardized administrative policies, optimizing office operations, and providing crucial support to regional management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, a strategic approach to problem-solving, and a deep understanding of operational administration in a multi-site environment. This is a key leadership position based at our regional hub in Polokwane, Limpopo.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of administrative staff across multiple branches.
• Develop, implement, and enforce standardized administrative policies and procedures throughout the region.
• Oversee the daily administrative operations of all branches within the Polokwane, Limpopo region.
• Monitor and manage regional administrative budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure optimal resource allocation and efficiency of office operations.
• Conduct regular audits of administrative processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with HR for recruitment, training, and performance management of administrative teams.
• Manage relationships with regional vendors and service providers.
• Prepare regional administrative performance reports for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, local regulations, and health & safety standards.
• Drive initiatives for process improvement and operational excellence in administration.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is essential.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in administrative management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven experience managing administrative functions across multiple locations or a large regional scope.
• Strong leadership, team management, and delegation skills.
• Excellent understanding of financial management and budget control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel within the Polokwane, Limpopo region as required.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing administrative process improvements.
• A strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Leadership opportunity within a reputable national organization.
• Comprehensive medical aid and health benefits.
• Pension fund and provident fund options.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Extensive professional development and leadership training programs.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Work from our regional headquarters in Polokwane, Limpopo.
• Employee discounts on company products and services.