Office Administrator

Overview

Our client based in Cape Town’s City Bowl, is looking for a positive, highly organised, excellent communicator to join their small team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day support and management of various tasks and duties and must thrive in an administrative role. This is a permanent, in-office, half-day position and is ideally suited to a mom seeking a ‘morning worker bee and Mom in the afternoon’ opportunity.

Key Competencies & Skills Required

• high EQ


• excellent, clear and courteous verbal and written communication skills


• meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness


• advanced numeracy skills for bookkeeping and accounting needs


• familiar with cloud-based applications (GoogleDrive, etc.)


• exceptionally organised and systematic at multi-tasking


• ability to take initiative and handle / drive a wide range of tasks


• action-oriented and problem-solver; i.e. a proactive self-starter and thinker


• excellent time management skills – ability to make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time


• deadline-focused with appropriate responsiveness and quick turnaround time in completion of tasks


• ability to work well and professionally within a cross-functional team environment and across diverse communities


• impeccable judgement and trustworthiness


• able to maintain a high-level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree preferable


2. Or tertiary education equivalent


3. Strong computer literacy skills including Word, Excel and Outlook


4. Experience in managing budgets and expenses


5. Experience in developing internal processes and filing systems