Vacancy Details
Employer: Placement Point (Pty) Ltd
A very established licensed Medical Device Manufacturer, Distributor & Wholesaler and a trusted provider of high‑quality Printing & Packaging solutions in Cape Town is looking for a Office Administrator.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Marketing, Operations or related field preferred
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an office administrator, executive assistant, office management, project coordination or business support role.
- Experience supporting senior management or executives.
- Exposure to analytical reporting and project coordination activities
Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience And Personal Qualities
- Advanced computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools or business intelligence platforms advantageous.
- Strong analytical and numerical ability.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Strong administrative and coordination capability.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
Candidate Requirements
Responsibilities:
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
- Coordinate and oversee daily office administrative activities to ensure efficient office operations
- Manage office supplies, stationery, consumables and general administrative procurement
- Assist with facilities and office coordination activities as required
- Maintain organised electronic and hard‑copy filing systems
- Support departmental administrative processes and workflow coordination
- Assist with preparation and implementation of office procedures and administrative controls
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of administrative and executive support activities
- Maintain accuracy and quality of reports and analysis
- Coordinate and complete projects effectively
- Manage meetings and follow‑up actions efficiently
- Maintain administrative efficiency and document control
- Ensure high responsiveness and professional communication quality
EXECUTIVE & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
- Provide day‑to‑day executive support to both General Managers
- Manage calendars, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements
- Coordinate internal and external meetings including agendas, presentations and minutes
- Prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations and business documentation
- Screen and prioritise communications, enquiries and requests
- Maintain confidential records, files and documentation
- Assist with preparation and distribution of management reports and operational updates
- Track action items and follow up on outstanding tasks and deadlines
- Ensure accuracy and quality of reports and analysis
- Support effective project coordination and completion
- Maintain administrative efficiency and document control
- Ensure responsiveness and communication quality
ANALYTICAL & REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Compile, analyse and present operational, sales and business performance data
- Assist with KPI tracking, dashboards and management reporting
- Support preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Maintain up‑to‑date management information to support decision‑making
- Analyse trends, variances and business metrics to support strategic decisions
- Conduct research and gather information for strategic, operational and commercial initiatives
- Prepare summaries, data analysis and recommendations for management review
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking activities
PROJECT COORDINATION & BUSINESS SUPPORT
- Support and coordinate operational, sales and strategic projects
- Track project timelines, deliverables, risks and progress updates
- Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment
- Assist with process improvement initiatives and implementation activities
- Coordinate meetings, workshops and project documentation
- Support special projects and business initiatives as delegated by management
- Assist with implementation and monitoring of systems, procedures and administrative controls
- Ensure effective project coordination and follow‑up
MARKETING & SALES SUPPORT
- Assist with sales reporting, customer information management and commercial administration
- Support Marketing with materials, presentations and customer documentation
- Support tender submissions, quotations and sales administration activities
- Assist with customer communication and follow‑up activities
- Support exhibition, conference and promotional event coordination
- Maintain administrative efficiency and document control
- Ensure responsiveness and communication quality
- Provide support to marketing and sales functions
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (INCLUDING HR)
- Assist with operational planning, coordination and follow‑up activities
- Support interdepartmental communication and workflow coordination
- Help monitor operational performance metrics and improvement initiatives
- Assist with policy, procedure and document control administration
- Provide general business support across operational and commercial functions
- Maintain confidentiality of records at all times
- Ensure administrative efficiency and document control
- Support operational and HR functions
RECEPTION & COMMUNICATION
- Coordinate incoming communications, correspondence and enquiries professionally
- Assist with reception and visitor coordination activities
- Manage meeting room bookings and visitor arrangements
- Coordinate internal communication distribution and administrative notices
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and service providers on administrative matters
- Ensure professional communication standards across all interactions
- Manage stationery requirements of the office
- Ensure no meeting room clashes
- Ensure all visitors and callers receive professional service
REPORTING & GENERAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
- Assist with preparation, consolidation and distribution of operational and management reports
- Support data capturing, reporting administration and information management
- Assist departments with administrative and coordination support
- Provide general business support across operational, sales, marketing and administrative functions
- Ensure reports are sent out on time
- Promote teamwork across the organisation
- Meet deadlines for all activities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist management with ad hoc projects, reporting requirements and business initiatives
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DUTIES
- Attend meetings, provide input and capture minutes
- Liaise with senior management and assist in developing strategic operational plans
- Implement and manage operational plans
- Participate in tender and contract preparation
- Follow up on action plans
- Improve processes and policies to support organisational goals
- Formulate and implement departmental and organisational procedures
- Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures
- Distribute minutes within two working days
- Coordinate action plans ahead of next meeting
- File all reports and records
- Identify and archive records annually after the financial audit
- Maintain efficiency and quality at all times
DOCUMENT CONTROL & RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
- Maintain and control company documents, records and administrative files
- Ensure documents are accurately filed, updated and accessible
- Assist with control and distribution of policies, procedures, forms and templates
- Support document revision tracking and version control
- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information
- Ensure no POPI breaches
- Archive records annually after the financial audit
CUSTOMER SERVICES SUPPORT
- Provide backup assistance to Customer Services during high demand or staff shortages
- Capture and process customer orders
- Prepare weekly backorder reports and review backorders for release
- Record and review Bill & Send register
- Prepare customer quotes and pro‑formas and follow up on quotations
- Prepare credit requests
- Ensure all deadlines are met
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY
- Serve as a member of the Health & Safety Committee
- Maintain organisational health and safety principles
- Ensure all visitors sign in and receive Health & Safety induction
- Report all Health & Safety incidents timeously
- Maintain a record of all staff on the premises
- Ensure a safe and secure working environment
- Maintain zero Health & Safety incidents
QUALITY
- Support the business in maintaining product quality and safety
- Ensure supplier quality paperwork is up to date
- Support preparation of B‑BBEE, ISO13485, POPIA/PAIA, SAHPRA, NRCS and other regulatory submissions
- Follow up on complaints and NCA reporting
- Document complaints, NCAs and ARs
- Ensure zero audit findings
- Ensure regulatory submissions are completed on time
TRAINING
- Conduct skills assessments
- Prepare training and skills plans
- Record all training
- Ensure staff remain skilled, efficient and knowledgeable
- Maintain up‑to‑date training information
- Ensure effective communication
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