Senior Administrative Officer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Leadership training opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Administrative Officer for our Benoni office to lead and manage administrative functions. You will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure efficient office support services, reporting to management.

The ideal candidate has substantial leadership experience, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and proven success in coordinating policies, budgeting, procurement, and stakeholder communications in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior Administrative Officer or office manager role.
• Proven staff supervision and leadership experience.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the administrative department for efficiency.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior administrative staff.
• Develop, implement, and maintain administrative policies and procedures.
• Manage office budgets, procurement of supplies, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate executive schedules, meetings, and travel for senior management.
• Serve as a key contact for stakeholders, handling communications professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

MS Office

Communication

Tools

MS Office Suite

Office management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Administrative Officer to lead and manage administrative functions within their Benoni office. This critical role involves overseeing daily operations, supervising administrative staff, and ensuring the efficient execution of all office support services. You will play a key part in streamlining processes, implementing administrative policies, and providing high-level support to management. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership qualities, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a proven track record in managing complex administrative environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the administrative department, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior administrative staff, delegating tasks effectively.
• Develop, implement, and maintain administrative policies and procedures.
• Manage office budgets, procurement of supplies, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate executive schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior management.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communications professionally.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Senior Administrative Officer , Office Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and team management.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various office management software.
• Excellent strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to lead and shape administrative functions in Benoni.
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A dynamic and challenging role within a respected organization.