Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office) – Immediate Start

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Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

This construction site office in Prospecton needs an all-round administrator who can switch from quotes to payroll input without fuss. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Prospecton. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.
  • Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
  • Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.
  • Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.

You'll 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
  • Good Excel and email skills
  • Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
  • Neat, reliable record keeping

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

  • Room to grow into an office manager or bookkeeping role
  • Paid Sage or Pastel courses
  • Annual bonus depending on business results

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: your admin or bookkeeping certificates 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. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Prospecton; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationProspecton, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience4+ years
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date30 November 2026
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