TRAFFIC Gauteng

Professional Assistant & Office Manager (JB6029)

Kontak Recruitment

Job Description

Professional Assistant & Office Manager (JB6029)

Pretoria East, Gauteng • Market related • Permanent

Seeking a highly organised and professional Professional Assistant & Office Manager to support daily operations within a small corporate office environment. This role is suited to an experienced individual who can manage office administration, provide executive support, and assist with financial and reporting functions while ensuring the smooth running of a team of approximately five staff members. The successful candidate will work closely with management, providing day to day administrative support, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining strong financial oversight.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Matric with Mathematics and Accounting (higher grade) or a relevant tertiary qualification including Accounting 1
  • Minimum 5-8 years' experience as a Professional Assistant or Office Manager within a corporate environment
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Advanced computer literacy (MS Office - Excel essential)
  • Experience working on Pastel (essential)
  • Strong financial understanding including invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Professional, reliable, and detail oriented
Duties and Responsibilities: Office Management & Administration
  • Manage day to day office operations and ensure smooth functioning of the office environment
  • Provide general administrative support to a team of approximately five staff members
  • Coordinate office activities, supplies, and general operational requirements
Executive & Professional Support
  • Provide direct administrative support to management, including scheduling and coordination
  • Manage travel arrangements, bookings, and itineraries for technical staff
  • Handle day to day coordination tasks and ensure effective time management for key personnel
Financial Administration & Reporting
  • Assist with invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Maintain accurate financial records and support basic accounting functions
  • Provide financial oversight support to management using Pastel and Excel
Coordination & Communication
  • Act as a central point of contact within the office
  • Ensure effective communication between team members and management
  • Support operational coordination across the business
What's in it for you?
  • Stable role within a professional corporate environment
  • Exposure to both administrative and financial functions
  • Opportunity to work closely with management and technical teams
  • Hands on role with varied responsibilities and ownership

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

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
18 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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