Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria East, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
R12 000 – R17 000/month
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Job Description

This construction site office in Pretoria East needs an all-round administrator who can switch from quotes to payroll input without fuss. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Pretoria East; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What your day looks like

  • Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.
  • Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
  • Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.
  • Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
  • Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
  • Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.

Must-haves

  • 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
  • Neat, reliable record keeping

Extra points for

  • Dealer management system experience for motor roles
  • Driver's licence to run bank and supplier errands
  • OHS Act safety file experience for construction roles

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: your admin or bookkeeping certificates plus certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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

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How to stand out

  • Mention the exact accounting package and version (Sage Business Cloud, Pastel Partner) you know.
  • Keep your CV free of gaps; if you did a short temp contract, add it with dates.

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Job details
SalaryR12 000 – R17 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria East, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience3+ years
Posted30 September 2026
Closing Date3 November 2026
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