Administrator for Busy Admin Desk in New Germany, KZN
PY Placements · New Germany, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
PY Placements is looking for a reliable Administrator to run the day to day admin desk at their New Germany office in KwaZulu Natal. You will handle supplier and customer queries, manage junior staff, and keep the office running smoothly. If you have Matric, strong Excel skills, and 2 to 3 years of admin experience, this permanent full time role could be a great fit. Earn R120 000 per year while building your admin career.
About the role
PY Placements is hiring an Administrator to take charge of their admin desk in New Germany, KwaZulu Natal. This is a permanent, full time position where you will be the go to person for keeping the office organised and running efficiently.
What you will be doing:
- Managing the day to day admin desk and attending to queries from suppliers and customers
- Liaising with customers and suppliers via email and telephone
- Supervising and supporting junior staff members
- Coordinating courier services
- Handling sundry purchases and general office admin
This role suits someone who is organised, communicates well, and enjoys being the backbone of a busy office. You will need to be comfortable working with Excel and have at least 2 to 3 years of general administration experience behind you.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12) is required
- Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Excel
- 2 to 3 years of experience in general administration
- Strong communication skills for dealing with suppliers and customers
- Ability to manage and support junior staff
Responsibilities
- Run the admin desk on a day to day basis
- Respond to queries from suppliers and customers
- Liaise with customers and suppliers by email and telephone
- Manage and oversee junior staff members
- Arrange and handle courier services
- Process sundry purchases for the office
Job details
- Organisation
- PY Placements
- Location
- New Germany, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Salary
- R10k per month / monthly
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This Administrator role at PY Placements is a solid stepping stone if you are building a career in office administration. The team is looking for someone who can hold the admin desk together and work well with both customers and suppliers.
How to stand out:
- Make sure your CV clearly shows your Excel skills. Mention specific tasks like spreadsheets, data entry, or reports you have worked on.
- Highlight any experience you have supervising or supporting junior staff, even if it was informal.
- Include a short cover note explaining why you are reliable and organised. This role is all about trust and consistency.
- If you have dealt with couriers or suppliers before, mention it. It shows you understand the flow of a busy admin desk.
Prepare for questions about how you prioritise tasks and handle difficult queries. Being calm and clear in your answers will go a long way. Good luck!
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