Strategic Administrative Leader – Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, ZA, seeks an experienced Senior Administrative Officer to lead the office’s administrative functions and support senior management.

You will supervise staff, refine policies, coordinate complex meetings and projects, manage budgets and facilities, and ensure accurate confidential records.

This role requires 7+ years in administration, 3+ in supervision, and a tertiary qualification in Administration or related field.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in administrative roles with 3+ years in supervision.
• Proven leadership of administrative teams and projects.
• Expert in MS Office and administrative software.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations of the office.
• Develop and refine administrative policies to boost efficiency.
• Provide strategic admin support to senior management.
• Supervise and mentor junior administrative staff.
• Coordinate complex projects, meetings, and events, incl. budgets.
• Manage office resources and facilities cost-effectively.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and databases.
• Liaise between departments and external parties.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management review.
• Identify and implement operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Discretion

Education

Tertiary qualification in Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, ZA, seeks an experienced Senior Administrative Officer to lead the office’s administrative functions and support senior management.

You will supervise staff, refine policies, coordinate complex meetings and projects, manage budgets and facilities, and ensure accurate confidential records.

This role requires 7+ years in administration, 3+ in supervision, and a tertiary qualification in Administration or related field.