Professional Assistant & Office Manager (JB6029)
Job Description
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Act as a central point of contact within the office
- Ensure effective communication between team members and management
- Support operational coordination across the business
- 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.
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