Upington Administrative Operations Lead

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contribution

Pension fund benefits

Permanent, full-time position

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks an Administrative Operations Officer to support documentation, coordination, reporting and general office tasks for the business. This role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and proactive problem-solving within a busy agricultural operations backdrop.

You will liaise with farm management, logistics and sales, manage schedules, process invoices, and contribute to the implementation of new administrative procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in administrative or operations support.
• Experience in operational or agricultural contexts is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with record-keeping software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily administrative operations.
• Maintain and organize operational documents, records, and reports.
• Coordinate inter-department communication (farm management, logistics, sales).
• Assist in preparing operational reports and performance metrics.
• Schedule operational teams, including fieldwork and maintenance.
• Process invoices and expense reports.
• Handle correspondence professionally and timely.
• Support managers with ad-hoc admin tasks.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safety regulations.
• Contribute to new procedural implementations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive mindset

Independent working

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks an Administrative Operations Officer to support documentation, coordination, reporting and general office tasks for the business. This role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and proactive problem-solving within a busy agricultural operations backdrop.

You will liaise with farm management, logistics and sales, manage schedules, process invoices, and contribute to the implementation of new administrative procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.