Senior Administrative Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Leadership training

Collaborative culture

Salary & benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Senior Administrative Manager to oversee and optimize administrative functions in our Stellenbosch office. You will lead and develop the admin team, implement policies, and drive efficiency across the organization.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, facilities and IT coordination, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in administrative management or operations leadership.
• Proven track record of developing administrative teams.
• Strong budgeting, procurement, and facilities operations knowledge.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with office management software and modern workplace technologies.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of administrative professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop, implement, and refine administrative policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee office budgets, manage vendor relationships, and ensure cost-effective procurement of supplies and services.
• Ensure the smooth functioning of all office operations, including facilities management and IT support coordination.
• Plan and coordinate major office events, meetings, and logistical requirements.
• Act as a key liaison between senior management and the administrative support team.
• Drive initiatives for process improvement and adoption of new administrative technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Procurement

Facilities operations

Strategic planning

Communication

Tools

Office management software

IT coordination tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Administrative Manager to oversee and optimize administrative functions in their Stellenbosch office. This leadership role requires a comprehensive understanding of office operations, resource management, and team supervision. You will be responsible for developing and implementing administrative policies and procedures, managing a team of administrative staff, and ensuring the efficient delivery of support services across the organization. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership qualities, exceptional organizational skills, and a proven ability to drive efficiency and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of administrative professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop, implement, and refine administrative policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee office budgets, manage vendor relationships, and ensure cost-effective procurement of supplies and services.
• Ensure the smooth functioning of all office operations, including facilities management and IT support coordination.
• Plan and coordinate major office events, meetings, and logistical requirements.
• Act as a key liaison between senior management and the administrative support team.
• Drive initiatives for process improvement and adoption of new administrative technologies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in administrative management or operations leadership.
• Proven track record of managing and developing administrative teams.
• Strong understanding of budget management , procurement, and facilities operations.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in office management software and modern workplace technologies.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and benefits package reflecting senior responsibility.
• Hybrid work model for enhanced work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead and shape administrative functions in a prominent organization in Stellenbosch .
• Comprehensive professional development and leadership training.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture committed to excellence.