Job Summary
Our client, a leader in the shipping industry is seeking a Junior Administrative & Operations Assistant to join their team based in Cape Town.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric (Grade 12) essential
- Certificate or diploma in Business Administration or Logistics (advantageous but not required)
- 0–2 years of experience in administration, invoicing, or data capturing (internship or part-time roles also acceptable).
- Exposure to logistics, freight forwarding, or shipping is a plus but not essential.
- Willingness to learn and grow within the company.
- Professional, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Enthusiastic about developing a career in logistics and shipping
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook essential).
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist with preparing and sending client quotations.
- Follow up on outstanding quotes to support business conversion.
- Generate and issue invoices under supervision, ensuring accuracy.
- Maintain filing systems and keep records organized.
- Capture operational and client data into company systems.
- Provide general administrative support to the operations team.
- Communicate professionally with clients regarding basic queries.