Senior Office Admin Manager – Pietermaritzburg

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lead admin functions

Medical aid & life insurance

Retirement fund

Annual leave & holidays

Professional development

Stable work environment

Annual performance bonuses

Staff wellness

Supportive management

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a seasoned Office Administrative Manager to oversee the firm’s administrative operations. Lead a team, implement robust policies, and ensure efficient budgeting and resource management while supporting partners and associates.

The ideal candidate will showcase strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and extensive experience in professional services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in office administration/management, preferably in legal or professional services.
• Experience leading a team of administrative staff and delivering efficient office operations.
• Strong budgeting, resource management, and process improvement capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the administrative team.
• Develop and maintain office policies and procedures.
• Oversee staff scheduling, performance management, and training.
• Manage office budgets, expenses, supplies, and vendor contracts.
• Coordinate with IT support for seamless tech operations.
• Oversee filing systems and ensure confidentiality.
• Assist onboarding of new legal staff and provide admin support.
• Implement health and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal practice management software

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a seasoned Office Administrative Manager to oversee the firm’s administrative operations. Lead a team, implement robust policies, and ensure efficient budgeting and resource management while supporting partners and associates.

The ideal candidate will showcase strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and extensive experience in professional services.