Senior Administrative Coordinator

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Career development

Leadership opportunities

Training resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator to lead and manage essential admin functions remotely across a dispersed team. You will coordinate complex processes, manage projects, and implement best practices to boost productivity.

The role suits someone with strong organizational skills, leadership potential, and the ability to thrive in a fully remote environment. The position involves overseeing scheduling, vendor relations, policy development, and mentoring

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a senior administrative role.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple administrative streams and projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive process improvement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate administrative activities across departments.
• Manage scheduling, event planning, and logistics for virtual and hybrid meetings.
• Develop and implement enhanced administrative procedures for remote work.
• Supervise and mentor junior administrative staff.
• Act as liaison between senior management and teams to facilitate communication.
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and budget tracking for admin functions.

Skills

Senior leadership

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Administrative Coordinator to lead and manage key administrative functions remotely. This role is integral to ensuring operational efficiency and providing robust support to a geographically dispersed team. You will be responsible for coordinating complex administrative processes, managing projects, and implementing best practices to enhance productivity. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational skills, strong leadership potential, and the ability to thrive in a fully remote environment, contributing to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This is a key position with significant impact on organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate a range of administrative activities, ensuring seamless operations across departments.
• Manage complex scheduling, event planning, and logistics for virtual and hybrid meetings.
• Develop and implement improved administrative procedures and policies for remote work environments.
• Supervise and mentor junior administrative staff, providing guidance and support.
• Act as a liaison between senior management and other teams, facilitating clear communication.
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement processes, and budget tracking for administrative functions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as an Administrative Coordinator or in a senior administrative leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multiple administrative streams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various virtual collaboration platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Experience with process improvement and policy development in administrative contexts.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Access to professional development resources and training.