Remote Senior Administrative Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Executive development opportunities

Home office setup allowance

Health insurance and retirement plans

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Administrative Manager to lead the organization's administrative functions from a distance across South Africa. You will oversee multiple admin teams, drive policies, budgets and efficiency, and ensure secure, compliant operations that support strategic objectives.

You will manage a remote team, partner with other departments and vendors, and spearhead initiatives to improve service delivery while maintaining strong governance and data

Qualifications

• 7+ years in administrative management with leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading remote teams and admin functions.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• Deep knowledge of admin operations, processes and optimization.
• Proficiency with modern office software, cloud tools and HR systems.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with budgeting, financial oversight and vendor negotiation.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Reliable internet and suitable home office for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and mentor a remote administrative team.
• Develop and refine administrative policies and procedures.
• Oversee office operations, procurement and vendor management.
• Ensure secure handling of records and data with compliance.
• Develop and manage administrative budgets for cost-effectiveness.
• Drive process improvements and leverage technology for efficiency.
• Serve as main contact for admin matters with internal/external partners.
• Coordinate virtual events, meetings and staff travel when needed.
• Monitor performance and conduct regular reviews.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Process optimization

Vendor negotiations

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Management qualification

Tools

Office management software

Cloud-based collaboration tools

HR systems

Data security practices

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Administrative Manager to lead the organization's administrative functions from a distance across South Africa. You will oversee multiple admin teams, drive policies, budgets and efficiency, and ensure secure, compliant operations that support strategic objectives.

You will manage a remote team, partner with other departments and vendors, and spearhead initiatives to improve service delivery while maintaining strong governance and data