TRAFFIC Gauteng

Office Manager - Midrand

KL Recruitment

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.

Key Responsibilities 1. Office Operations & Facilities 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.
2. People & Team Coordination
  • 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.
3. Visitor & Client Experience
  • 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.
4. Executive Support & Event Coordination
  • 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.
5. Compliance & Professional Conduct
  • 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.
Desired Experience & Qualification Required Qualifications & Experience

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).
Leadership
  • Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Organizational Ability
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
Communication
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Personal Attributes
  • High emotional maturity and integrity.
  • Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels.
Problem Solving
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative in resolving issues.

About This Role

Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
$63,450/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Coordination Monitoring Reading Comprehension Social Perceptiveness
Common Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Oracle PeopleSoft Blackboard software Microsoft Access Oracle Database Fund accounting software Intuit QuickBooks

Job Overview

Date Posted
05 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Insights

Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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