Senior Practice Assistant, Midrand

Mirna Butler Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirna Butler Recruitment seeks a Senior Practice Assistant for a busy optical practice in Midrand. You will welcome patients, manage files, assist with frame fitting, and support sales targets while handling quotations and invoices.

The role requires strong admin skills, 1 year of experience, and fluency in Afrikaans and English. Retail hours including weekends are expected, with a valid RSA license or reliable transport.

Qualifications

• Matric is mandatory.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Experience in staff management is required.
• 1 year of administration experience is required.
• 1-2 years in the optical industry is advantageous.
• Previous sales experience is a plus.
• Customer service and stock control experience.
• Medical practice exposure is beneficial.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• RSA driver’s license or reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assist patients on arrival.
• Open and manage patient files.
• Assist patients with frame fitting.
• Prepare quotations and invoices.
• Assist with stock takes.
• Schedule appointments.
• Keep the practice organized and tidy.
• Support sales by promoting products and services to help meet targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Matric

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is a leading creative agency known for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services in the world of design and branding. They are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Practice Assistant to join their talented team Midrand. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Practice Assistant, you will support day-to-day operations, assist in managing client projects, and contribute to the seamless execution of their creative processes.

If you are eager to learn, organized, and ready to contribute to exciting projects, we would love to hear from you!

Minimum requirements:

• Matric

• Computer literate in Excel

• Experience in staff management

• 1 year of administration experience

• Minimum of 1 -2 years of experience within the Optical industry, will be advantageous

• Previous sales experience

• Experience in customer service and stock control

• Experience in medical practices beneficial

• Fluency in Afrikaans and English

• Valid RSA driver's license and own transport OR reliable transport

• Willing to work retail hours, including weekends

Skills required:

• Communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Excellent organisational skills

• Attention to detail

• Excellent customer service

Duties will include:

• Receiving patients

• Opening and managing patient files

• Assist patients with fitting frames

• Compile quotations and invoices

• Assist with stock takes

• Schedule appointments

• Ensure that the practice are organized and tidy

• Provide support to the sales team by promoting products and services, assist with achieving the sales targets

Remuneration:

Arrangement from R 8 000 - R 10 000 + Incentive

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 18 September 2026