Services and Operations Administrator

Agri Technovation (Pty) Ltd; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Services and Operations Administrator to enhance administrative efficiency within their Commercial Services and Field Operations teams. This role is pivotal in managing reports, coordinating meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. A background in agriculture is advantageous, as the role involves understanding agricultural practices and terminology. Join a dynamic team dedicated to optimizing operations and supporting both technical and commercial functions in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience, preferably in the agriculture industry.
• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, manage timelines, and follow up on deliverables.
• Gather, analyze, and present data for reporting and insights.
• Act as a liaison between commercial and operational teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Understanding of agricultural practices

Education

National Senior Certificate

Diploma in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Agri Technovation is looking for a Services and Operations Administrator to assist our Commercial Services and Field Operations teams. This role is essential in ensuring smooth administrative operations, optimising team efficiency, and supporting both technical and commercial product functions.

Main Responsibilities

• Reports, proposals, presentations, and documents for internal and external feedback.
• Arrangement of meetings (coordination of diaries), minutes, action points, follow-up on deliverables, and management of timelines.
• Project planning (e.g. new services implementation, new standard operating procedures), monitoring, and follow-up on the progress of ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Ensure project deadlines are met and that deliverables are on track.
• Act as a point of contact between the commercial and operational head and internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in gathering, analysing, and presenting data.
• Reporting data and stats on a daily and weekly basis according to larger strategies.
• Monitor key metrics and report insights to commercial and operational heads.
• Investigation of services execution - queries, complaints, late lines, and following up on requests.
• Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Capabilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to multitask effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to collaborate within a team
• Understanding of agricultural practices, products, and terminology is an advantage

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate
  Diploma in Agriculture or a related field will be advantageous

Experience

• Proven administrative experience, preferably in the agriculture industry

Other specific requirements

• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)