Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office)

Running the office side of a construction site office in Mossel Bay means a bit of everything, done properly. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at a construction site office in Mossel Bay. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
• Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates.
• Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
• Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
• Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.
• Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
• Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.

• Neat, reliable record keeping
• At least 2 years of general office admin
• Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
• Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate

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

• Paid Sage or Pastel courses
• Stable weekday hours with early Friday finish at some offices
• Annual bonus depending on business results

• Small business owners want proof you can do many things, so list tasks under each job, not only the title.
• Keep your CV free of gaps; if you did a short temp contract, add it with dates.