Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office) – Experienced

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Potchefstroom, North West
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

This family-owned engineering works in Potchefstroom needs an all-round administrator who can switch from quotes to payroll input without fuss. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Potchefstroom, North West, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

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

What you need

  • At least 2 years of general office admin
  • Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
  • Good Excel and email skills
  • You can handle many small tasks without losing track

Extra points for

  • Dealer management system experience for motor roles
  • OHS Act safety file experience for construction roles

On offer

  • Annual bonus depending on business results
  • Stable weekday hours with early Friday finish at some offices
  • 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: two contactable references plus a CV listing the software you use daily.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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Before you hit apply

  • Keep your CV free of gaps; if you did a short temp contract, add it with dates.
  • 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
LocationPotchefstroom, North West
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience5+ years
Posted25 September 2026
Closing Date22 October 2026
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