Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Khayelitsha, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

This security services company in Khayelitsha 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.

Location: Khayelitsha, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

  • Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
  • Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.
  • Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.
  • Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.
  • Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.

What you need

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

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

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

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. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

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

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

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
LocationKhayelitsha, Western Cape
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience3+ years
Posted2 November 2026
Closing Date6 December 2026
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