TRAFFIC Western Cape

Office Administrator

Exceed Human Resource Consultants

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Answering of telephone
  • Directing calls, take messages
  • Basic enquiries
  • Opening the front door for customers / suppliers / staff
  • Managing walk-in customers / suppliers / couriers
  • Collections
  • Enquiries
  • Booking and tracking couriers
  • Admin tasks
  • Filing of orders / spec sheets / artwork / embroidery
  • Generate and print labels for fabric rolls
  • Print labels for dispatch
  • Updating spreadsheets for production, staff, customers, etc.
  • Send emails or scan documents for the office staff
  • Manage the customer fit ranges
  • Book out collections
  • Inspect items on return
  • Follow up on any shortages or return deadlines
  • Book any repairs or cleaning
  • Ensure items are marked and replace tags if necessary
  • Pack away items
  • Inform management if we require new or additional fit ranges
  • Remove any discontinued ranges
  • Sales support
  • Assist in dispatch during busy periods to book out stock
  • Label packages for customer collection
  • Correspond with customers that orders are ready for collection
  • Follow up on supplier quotes and send proof of payments
  • Update the fabric sample files
  • Assist with preparation for branding e.g. weeding of vinyl, cutting of DTF prints, etc.
Qualifications
  • Proactive, confident individual willing to support across the business
  • Suited to a small-medium environment where teamwork and flexibility are key
  • Entry-level opportunity within clothing manufacturing
  • Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Basic typing skills for letters and spreadsheet updates
  • Strong communication skills (telephonic and interpersonal)
  • First point of contact for customers and suppliers
  • Fluent in English and Afrikaans (additional SA language advantageous)
  • Minimum: Matric + 2 years' work experience OR post-matric qualification
  • Well-organised, able to follow processes and suggest improvements
  • Team player with a collaborative mindset

About This Role

Career insights for Office Clerks, General positions

Salary Benchmark
$40,480/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Coordination
Common Technologies
Blackboard software Database software Microsoft Access Henry Schein Dentrix Medical condition coding software Medical procedure coding software Billing software Bookkeeping software

Job Overview

Date Posted
18 Apr 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Office Clerks, General Insights

Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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