Job Summary
Our client, a well-established and reputable company within the manufacturing industry in Kimberley, is seeking a professional and highly organised Office Administrator to join their team on a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of administrative and financial processes, while providing essential support to management and operations. This position is ideal for an individual who is detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Minimum requirement
- Matric
- Relevant administrative qualification will be advantageous
- Proven experience as an Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, or in a similar role
- Minimum of 3 years' experience within a administrative role
- Valid driver's license and own vehicle
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook)
- Willingness and ability to assist with reception duties, including answering calls, handling enquiries, and welcoming visitors professionally
- Experience providing personal assistant support, including managing schedules, correspondence, and general administrative assistance to management
- Experience with stock control, including monitoring stock levels, capturing stock movements, and maintaining accurate records
- Experience with ordering stock, liaising with suppliers, and following up on deliveries
- Ability to work under pressure and within a fast-paced work environment
Skills required
- Good organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable, professional, and able to work in a structured manufacturing environment
Duties and responsibilities
- Perform general office administration, including filing, data capturing, document management, and maintaining organised records
- Assist with reception duties by answering incoming calls, directing enquiries, taking messages, and welcoming visitors in a professional manner
- Provide personal assistant support to management, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and handling correspondence
- Assist with stock control by monitoring stock levels, capturing stock movements, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date stock records
- Place stock orders with suppliers, obtain quotations, process purchase orders, and follow up on outstanding deliveries
- Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, pricing, and delivery schedules
- Assist with receiving stock, checking quantities and quality against delivery notes, and reporting discrepancies
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting clients with enquiries, resolving queries, and ensuring a positive customer experience
- Maintain accurate administrative and stock-related documentation for audit and operational purposes
- Support the team with general administrative and operational tasks as required
- Ensure the office environment remains organised, professional, and efficient
- Assist with additional ad hoc administrative duties as requested by management
Remuneration
R 7 000 - R 10 000 basic
Work hours
Monday - Friday: 07h15 - 17h00
IMPORTANT:
- Applications close 26 February 2026
- If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
- Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
- Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted