Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office)

This family-owned engineering works in Germiston needs an all-round administrator who can switch from quotes to payroll input without fuss. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll report in Germiston. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.
• Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
• 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.
• Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.
• Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.

• Good Excel and email skills
• You can handle many small tasks without losing track
• Neat, reliable record keeping
• Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
• Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
• At least 2 years of general office admin

• Basic payroll input experience
• Dealer management system experience for motor roles
• Driver's licence to run bank and supplier errands

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

• Keep your CV free of gaps; if you did a short temp contract, add it with dates.
• Mention the exact accounting package and version (Sage Business Cloud, Pastel Partner) you know.