TRAFFIC Western Cape

Senior Trade Admin Assistant

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

My client, an established concern within the agricultural industry, is seeking to employ a Senior Trade Admin Assistant to be responsible for handling and processing purchases, sales and freight commodities.

The successful candidate must have a strong accounting background with min 3 - 5 years working experience.

Typically you would input transactions onto the system, troubleshoot concerns on transactions and loads, liaise with clients, and monitor accounts receivable and payable.

Duties continued:
  • Coordinate billing and inventory control for all assigned loads
  • Maintain contact with assigned customer accounts
  • Data entry and management of all assigned customer orders, loads, and customer correspondence
  • Manage assigned customer problems with load queries
  • Maintain current and up to date daily invoicing and various customer/management reports
  • Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings and completing assignments
  • Accounts receivables and problem resolution
  • Sales and accounting support as assigned
  • Other general administrative duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • Qualification in Account / Administration and/or equivalent professional work experience in related field required
  • Ability to work and interact well with others
  • Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills preferred
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • 1+ years' experience in a trading environment preferred, or 3+ years in a business environment
  • Prior experience with accounts receivable or collections preferred
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong customer service commitment
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work at a very detailed level

About This Role

Career insights for Administrative Services Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R21,543/month
R15,091 to R28,962/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Reading Comprehension Time Management Speaking Coordination
Common Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Oracle Cloud HCM Google Docs Microsoft 365 Word Database software Microsoft 365 Access Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate

Job Overview

Date Posted
13 Apr 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Administrative Services Managers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R21,543/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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