Office Manager - Maternity Cover

Paarl, South Africa Posted on 28/04/2026

Are you an organised, people centric professional who thrives in a fast paced environment? We're looking for a temporary Office Manager to oversee the smooth day to day functioning of our reception and office operations. If you enjoy being the welcoming face of a business while keeping things running seamlessly behind the scenes-this role is perfect for you!

As our Office Manager, you will be responsible for creating a warm, professional reception experience for visitors, managing our switchboard, coordinating meeting rooms, and supporting various administrative and office management functions.

You'll play a key role in ensuring our environment is organised, tidy, and efficient - contributing to a positive impression of the business both internally and externally.

• Welcome and direct all visitors professionally
• Maintain a clean, inviting reception area
• Keep office and entrance neat; liaise with cleaning services and landlord

• Receive and transfer calls to appropriate staff
• Take messages when needed and ensure smooth handover when away from desk
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders professionally

• Manage room bookings and availability
• Ensure rooms remain neat and prepared
• Arrange catering, refreshments, and meeting setup when needed

• Record and manage access tags
• Assist various departments with admin tasks and filing

• Assist with travel bookings (flights, accommodation, car hire)
• Conduct monthly credit card reconciliations with Finance
• Manage office maintenance issues with relevant service providers
• Oversee purchasing of office groceries, cleaning supplies, and stationery

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / Matric
• Office Administration/Management certificate or relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar office management or administrative role
• Excellent email etiquette and switchboard experience

• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship-building
• High attention to detail and a results-driven approach
• Professionalism, tact, and discretion

You'll be stepping into a dynamic role where no two days are the same. It's a great opportunity to add value, support a strong team, and showcase your organisational strengths in a professional environment.