Remote Administrative Leader: Policy & Budget Ops

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Leadership training

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Administrative Manager to lead a fully remote admin team and shape the department's strategy. You will implement policies, manage budgets, and ensure efficient support services across the organisation from a remote location.

The role requires proven senior-level admin leadership, strong communication, and strategic thinking to drive operational excellence and cost control in a distributed work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in administrative management with leadership focus.
• Proven ability to develop and implement admin policies and procedures.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and remote-team management skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of administrative staff.
• Develop, implement, and enforce admin policies and procedures.
• Oversee budget management including forecasting and cost control.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for office supplies and services.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with department heads to align admin support with goals.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Policy implementation

Budget forecasting

Vendor relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Administrative Manager to lead a fully remote admin team and shape the department's strategy. You will implement policies, manage budgets, and ensure efficient support services across the organisation from a remote location.

The role requires proven senior-level admin leadership, strong communication, and strategic thinking to drive operational excellence and cost control in a distributed work environment.