Office Administrator - JHB
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
CORE PURPOSE
- To provide clerical and administrative support to the Johannesburg Learning Centre.
CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
Participate in Office Administration functions:
· Communication: Professional etiquette - ensuring that all communication is clear, professional for all stakeholders.
· Professionally welcome and host all guests who arrive at the learning centre
· Assist with administrative tasks assigned by regional manager and/or Director.
· Assist with office administrative tasks assigned by the operations manager or operations team lead.
· Attend institutional training workshops.
· Provide pastoral care to students (walk-in, telephonic and email assistance)
· Manage office water, paper, groceries and miscellaneous
· Monthly activity roster: Recruitment & all other departments.
· Manage daily office operations and front-desk administration
· Handle correspondence (emails, letters, calls)
· Maintain filing systems (physical and electronic) for student and staff records
· Prepare reports, letters, notices, and meeting minutes
· Manage stationery, printing, and office supplies
Staff & HR Support
· Assist with staff onboarding and exit processes
· Maintain staff attendance, leave records, and documentation
· Coordinate training schedules and staff meetings
· Training registers (Induction, product training, skills development - update & keep records)
· Support HR with compliance documentation and audits
Financial & Procurement Support
· Assist with invoicing, petty cash, and expense tracking
· Process purchase orders and liaise with suppliers
· Support budgeting and basic financial record-keeping
· Track payments related to institution services and activities
Compliance & Governance
· Ensure records align with education department and regulatory requirements
· Support audit preparation and compliance reporting
· Maintain policy documentation and administrative controls
Facilities & Operations Support
· Log and follow up on maintenance requests
· Coordinate with facilities, cleaning, and security service providers
· Support health and safety administration and incident reporting.
Participate in the Events process functions:
· Comply with the events procedure set out by management.
· Preparation for and administration of events in the region
· Respond to email queries within the required timeframe (24 hours)
· Assist management with any events related queries.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
• At least 1-2 year's work experience within an office
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
· Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet, and Email)
· Integrity
· Must be able to make sound judgement under pressure.
· Minute taking experience.
· Deadline driven.
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Proven track record and the ability to prioritize tasks.
· Numerical ability
· Reporting skills
· Prioritization and time management
· Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality.
GENERAL
· Must be able to work during workshops and overtime when necessary.
· Assist with any events or functions.
· Assist with reception when needed.
