Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour 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 transport and fleet company in Johannesburg CBD, that's you. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Johannesburg CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

  • Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.
  • Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
  • Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
  • Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.
  • Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.

What you need

  • Good Excel and email skills
  • Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
  • Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate
  • You can handle many small tasks without losing track
  • At least 2 years of general office admin
  • Neat, reliable record keeping

Extra points for

  • Basic payroll input experience
  • Dealer management system experience for motor roles

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your admin or bookkeeping certificates, two contactable references 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. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg CBD, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience4+ years
Posted11 October 2026
Closing Date14 November 2026
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