Senior Administrative Officer

Placements24; East London; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work arrangement

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous vacation and leave policies

Professional development and training

Dynamic virtual work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Administrative Officer for a fully remote role based in East London, Eastern Cape. The position focuses on leading administrative operations, mentoring staff, and driving process improvements to ensure efficient governance and remote collaboration.

You will manage calendars, travel, budgets, procurement, and vendor relations while maintaining secure records and coordinating communications. Strong leadership and English skills are essential for success.

Formación

• Extensive experience as a Senior Administrative Officer or similar leadership role.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Experience in budget management and vendor negotiation.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and manage key administrative operations and processes.
• Provide high-level administrative support to senior management, including calendar management and travel arrangements.
• Lead and mentor a team of administrative staff, ensuring performance standards are met.
• Develop and implement efficient administrative policies and procedures.
• Manage office budgets, procurement, and vendor relations.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, acting as a key liaison.
• Organize and manage company events, meetings, and workshops.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate and secure records and databases.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Educación

Business Administration degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Virtual collaboration tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a thriving organization in **East London, Eastern Cape**, is seeking an experienced Senior Administrative Officer. This role is critical for overseeing and managing a wide range of administrative functions to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to lead and mentor administrative staff. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic company and contribute to its continued growth. We are looking for a professional who can manage complex tasks with autonomy and excel in a remote work setting, ensuring seamless administrative operations from afar.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage key administrative operations and processes.
• Provide high-level administrative support to senior management, including calendar management and travel arrangements.
• Lead and mentor a team of administrative support staff, ensuring performance standards are met.
• Develop and implement efficient administrative policies and procedures.
• Manage office budgets, procurement, and vendor relations.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, acting as a key liaison.
• Organize and manage company events, meetings, and workshops.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate and secure records and databases.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Drive continuous improvement in administrative functions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Senior Administrative Officer, Office Manager, or in a similar leadership role, with a preference for remote work experience.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
• Experience in budget management and vendor negotiation is essential.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration or a related field is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive senior-level salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Be a key leader in a growing organization based in **East London, Eastern Cape**.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous vacation and leave policies.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive virtual work environment.