Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
R12 250 – R15 500/month
Apply for this job

Job Description

Every small business needs one person who holds the office together; at this construction site office in Pinetown, that's you. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Pinetown; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

  • Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.
  • Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
  • Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.
  • Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
  • Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.

What you need

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

Helpful, not essential

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  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: a CV listing the software you use daily plus certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

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.

Interested in this role?

Apply in 2 minutes. No CV upload needed yet.

Applying is free. How2Apply will never ask you for money.

Apply for this job
Job details
SalaryR12 250 – R15 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience4+ years
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date20 November 2026
How2Apply Talent Network
Recruiting for employers in Pinetown

New to applying?

Free guides on CVs, cover letters, interviews and the Z83 form.

How to apply guides