Administrative Manager

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd Permanent

Isando, Kempton Park, South Africa Posted on 08/05/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a proactive and highly organized Administrative Manager to join our client's dynamic team in Kempton Park. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving key human resources, training, performance management, procurement, and administrative functions, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with company policies and labor legislation.

• Manage employment and allocation strategies, including recruitment platforms, campus and social recruitment, internal staff allocation, performance of allocations, and personnel exchanges.
• Develop and maintain personnel training programs, including instructor systems, needs analysis, training plans, and supervision of implementation.
• Formulate, review, evaluate, and provide feedback on performance plans at all levels; assist departments with feedback application and performance communication.
• Oversee labor relations, transfers, attendance and leave, code of conduct, statutory and company benefits, intern and outsourcing management, seal usage, personnel reporting, personnel file management, and audits.
• Handle daily administrative receptions and related office tasks.
• Manage company fixed assets and low value consumables.
• Plan, manage, and oversee office property and security resources in designated areas.
• Develop and implement procurement management policies, strategies, and processes.
• Manage procurement execution, including applications, planning, sourcing, results, changes, and contracts.
• Oversee procurement projects for the company's non specialized needs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by leadership.

• Minimum: Matric certificate.
• Preferred: Degree in Enterprise Management, Human Resource Management, Economic Management, Mathematics, or Psychology.

• At least 2 years' relevant HR management experience.
• No work experience required for candidates with a full time postgraduate qualification or higher.

• Strong understanding of HR Management, Salary Management, Project Management, Benchmarking, Performance Management, Training, Work Plan Management, Financial Management, and Organizational Behavior.
• Ability to assist in executive and talent team planning, management system development, and implementation.
• Knowledge of company operations and functional management systems to support business development.
• Familiarity with Labor Law, Labor Contract Law, and related regulations to ensure compliance and prevent disputes.

• Problem Solving: Anticipate changes, adapt work methods, and solve non standard problems effectively.
• Planning: Define departmental objectives, develop actionable plans, and set measurable goals and timelines.
• Communication & Coordination: Convey information clearly, actively listen, and summarize key points for decision making.
• Organization: Leverage resources, assign tasks, align relationships, and lead teams efficiently.
• Innovation: Consistently generate practical, creative solutions.

• Integrity: Be truthful, accountable, and reliable.
• Compliance Awareness: Respect company systems and operational rules.
• Confidentiality: Promote and uphold confidentiality policies; identify and report weaknesses.
• Responsibility: Take ownership of tasks proactively and develop actionable solutions based on analysis.