Senior Administrative Manager

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

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and experienced Senior Administrative Manager to lead and optimize their administrative functions within a fully remote operational framework. This pivotal role involves overseeing a team of administrative professionals, developing and implementing efficient administrative policies, and ensuring the seamless execution of all support services. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, managing budgets, and fostering a high-performing remote administrative department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned leader to shape administrative strategy and drive impactful results from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of administrative staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Develop, implement, and enforce administrative policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Oversee budget management for the administrative department, including forecasting and cost control.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for office supplies, services, and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance administrative efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with other department heads to align administrative support with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in administrative management, with a strong focus on leading teams.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing effective administrative policies and procedures.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, particularly in managing remote teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools and advanced office software.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive operational improvements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and a commitment to work-life balance.
• Opportunities for significant professional development and leadership training.
• A dynamic, innovative, and fully remote work culture.