Temp Team Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location Cape Town
Contract Type Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Employment Type Full-time, Hybrid

We are seeking a highly organised and dependable Temp Team Admin Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This role is essential to the smooth day-to-day functioning of the team and is ideally suited to someone who enjoys structure, coordination, and being a trusted support across multiple workstreams.

The Temp Team Admin Assistant will provide hands on administrative and coordination support to the team, ensuring continuity, efficiency, and clear communication during the maternity cover period. You will work closely with team members and stakeholders, supporting both routine and ad hoc administrative needs.

• General administrative support to the team
• Diary management, meeting scheduling, and calendar coordination
• Preparing, formatting, and filing documents
• Managing emails, correspondence, and follow ups
• Assisting with onboarding, internal coordination, and team logistics
• Capturing data, assisting with reports, and maintaining records
• Supporting processes and ensuring admin tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Providing ad hoc support as required

• Proven experience in an administrative, office support, or team assistant role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines
• Proactive, reliable, and adaptable
• Comfortable working independently and within a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Fixed term contract for the duration of maternity leave
• Full time working hours
• Office based role in Cape Town
• Remuneration: Market related, based on experience

• An experienced admin professional looking for a short term, structured role
• Someone between roles seeking stable contract work
• A strong administrator who enjoys supporting others and keeping systems running smoothly

SAOTA is an internationally recognised architecture and design studio with a strong reputation for excellence, professionalism, and collaboration. Our Cape Town studio is fast paced, people focused, and supported by dedicated central teams who enable the business to operate at a high standard.

We value individuals who take pride in their work, support others, and contribute positively to the team environment. Even in temporary roles, team members are trusted, included, and given meaningful responsibility.

At SAOTA, you'll join:

• A professional, well structured working environment
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• An organisation that values reliability, quality, and mutual respect
• A workplace where contribution matters, regardless of contract length

This maternity cover role offers a great opportunity to gain experience within a high performing organisation while making a real impact during an important transition period.