Production Administrator

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Admin
Benefits: Company contribution to medical aid and RA optional
Reference: SW006347/CL

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATOR Cape Town (Epping): My client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing company based in Epping, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Administrator to join its operations team. This role is ideally suited to an individual who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys coordinating administrative processes that support production, procurement, stock control, and logistics activities.

Purpose of the Role: To provide efficient administrative support to the operations function by ensuring accurate production records, maintaining effective information flow between departments, and assisting with the coordination of procurement, inventory, and dispatch activities.

Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

Capture, update, and maintain accurate daily production records
Assist with the issuing, monitoring, and closure of job cards and work orders
Track purchase orders and follow up on supplier deliveries
Support stock control and materials administration processes
Prepare dispatch documentation and coordinate outgoing deliveries
Maintain operational spreadsheets and generate basic reports as required
Ensure production activities are accurately reflected within company systems
Liaise with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operational flow
Assist the Process Manager with administrative and reporting requirements
Monitor operational activities and highlight delays, shortages, or process bottlenecks as identified

Criteria

Matric or equivalent qualification
Minimum of 2–4 years' experience in a production, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, or similar operational environment
Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Comfortable working in both office and factory-floor environments
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications
Effective communication and follow-up abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Manufacturing industry experience will be advantageous
Practical, reliable, and proactive approach to work
Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements
Proficient in English and Afrikaans (read, speak and write)

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.