Senior Admin Lead | Hybrid, Ops & Strategy

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and retirement plans

Professional development and training

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Administrative Executive to oversee administrative functions in Richards Bay. The role combines on-site leadership with remote flexibility to drive efficient office operations.

You will lead a small administrative team, manage budgets, develop procedures, and provide high-level support to senior management. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and 5+ years in a similar role is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior administrative or office management role.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of office management principles and best practices.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and administrative software.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of administrative staff, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Develop and implement efficient administrative procedures and policies.
• Manage office budgets, track expenditures, and oversee procurement processes.
• Serve as a key liaison between departments and senior management on administrative matters.
• Organize and coordinate high-level meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes.
• Ensure the smooth operation of office facilities and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Office management

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Administrative Executive to oversee administrative functions in Richards Bay. The role combines on-site leadership with remote flexibility to drive efficient office operations.

You will lead a small administrative team, manage budgets, develop procedures, and provide high-level support to senior management. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and 5+ years in a similar role is expected.