Starke Ayres : Administrative Assistant (Contract)

Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm is looking for an Admin Assistant based in Kempton Park. The role involves administrative support in the laboratory, managing sample registrations, report preparation, and maintaining records. A Grade 12 qualification and at least 1 year of administrative experience are essential. This position is contract-based for 6 months and offers market-related salary.

Qualifications

• Must possess Grade 12 qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in administrative roles.
• Skilled work level is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and register samples for testing.
• Prepare laboratory reports and inform customers.
• Maintain germination and moisture records.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting.

Job Overview

The following fixed‑term position has become available for an Admin Assistant, based in Kempton Park.

Purpose

To ensure that administrative duties in the laboratory are maintained in such a way that it ensures the smooth running of processes necessary for seed lot sampling, seed‑ and moisture testing.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and Registration of submitted samples
  • Compare information on sample with information on register or other documentation.
  • Receive sample on register and EMS.
  • Prepare relevant documents as per required test/s.
  • Place samples in relevant containers as per required test/s.
• Document Preparation for OIC’s
  • Complete OIC application and return to applicant.
  • Register OIC seed lots on register and complete relevant documentation.
  • Receive OIC‑samples on register and place in relevant containers as per required test/s.
• Calculation and Reporting of Results
  • Calculate all germination results as per ISTA and apply tolerances.
  • Enter all results on register.
• Issuing of Laboratory Reports and OIC’s
  • Prepare laboratory reports on request.
  • Inform customer when laboratory report is ready for collection.
  • Confirm correct rounding (Seed calc).
  • Prepare preliminary OIC for confirmation purposes.
  • Inform customer when OIC’s are ready for collection.
• Record Keeping
  • Maintaining all germination, purity, seed count and moisture records.
  • Maintaining laboratory register.
  • Maintaining equipment register and files.
• Storeroom maintenance
  • Maintaining and monitoring of incoming and outgoing stock.
• General
  • Respond to queries from Head Office, Packing, Production, Export, Marketing, Quality, Assurance Manager.
  • Perform any reasonable task allocated by superiors to ensure the effective functioning of the seed‑testing laboratory.
  • Act responsibly and professionally at all times, fostering goodwill and a positive image of the Company.

Qualifications & Other Details

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Experience in past administrative roles (1+ year)
• Work Level: Skilled
• Job Type: Contract
• Salary: Market Related
• Duration: 6 Months
• EE Position: No
• Location: Kempton Park