Office Manager - Midrand
Job Description
Job Purpose:
To oversee daily administrative and operational office functions, ensuring a professional, well-organized, and efficient working environment. The Office Manager serves as a central coordination point between departments, service providers, and management.
- Oversee day-to-day administrative and operational office activities.
- Maintain office systems, procedures, and administrative processes to improve service delivery.
- Ensure office premises are maintained to uphold a professional corporate image.
- Coordinate maintenance, cleaning services, security, and general facility management.
- Manage procurement of office supplies, kitchen items, cleaning materials, and stationery.
- Monitor supplier performance and liaise with vendors and service providers.
- Supervise reception and office support staff.
- Manage the reception function to ensure professional front office service delivery.
- Support HR and IT departments with onboarding logistics, including seating, equipment setup, and employee welcoming.
- Assist with coordination of internal office initiatives and employee engagement activities.
- Ensure visitors and clients are welcomed professionally and directed appropriately.
- Oversee front office administration, including call handling and visitor management processes.
- Provide accurate information to visitors and callers regarding company services.
- Provide administrative support to Senior Management when required.
- Assist with meeting logistics, travel arrangements, and executive coordination.
- Coordinate internal meetings, office calendars, company functions, and corporate events.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
- Ensure adherence to office policies, administrative standards, and procedures.
- Resolve operational queries independently and elevate matters appropriately when necessary.
Education:
- Grade 12 (Matric) - Required
- Tertiary qualification in Office Management, Business Administration, or a related field - Advantageous
Experience:
- Minimum 8+ years' experience in Office Management, Office Administration, or a similar role.
Operations Experience:
- Strong background managing office administration and daily operational activities.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- High emotional maturity and integrity.
- Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in resolving issues.
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