Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Fourways, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

Every small business needs one person who holds the office together; at this small accounting practice in Fourways, that's you. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Fourways, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What you'll actually do

  • Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates.
  • Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.
  • Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
  • Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
  • Load supplier invoices and match them to goods-received notes.
  • Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.

You'll need

  • Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate
  • Good Excel and email skills
  • Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
  • At least 2 years of general office admin
  • Neat, reliable record keeping

Extra points for

  • OHS Act safety file experience for construction roles
  • Driver's licence to run bank and supplier errands
  • Basic payroll input experience

What you get

  • Annual bonus depending on business results
  • Paid Sage or Pastel courses
  • Room to grow into an office manager or bookkeeping role
  • Stable weekday hours with early Friday finish at some offices

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): two contactable references, certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book plus a CV listing the software you use daily.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Fourways.

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How to stand out

  • Small business owners want proof you can do many things, so list tasks under each job, not only the title.
  • Mention the exact accounting package and version (Sage Business Cloud, Pastel Partner) you know.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationFourways, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience4+ years
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date13 November 2026
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