Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Admin & Office Support
R11 500 – R15 000/month
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Job Description

This small accounting practice in Secunda 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 Secunda, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What your day looks like

  • Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.
  • Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
  • Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
  • Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.
  • Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.

You'll need

  • Good Excel and email skills
  • Neat, reliable record keeping
  • Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
  • You can handle many small tasks without losing track
  • At least 2 years of general office admin
  • Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate

Nice if you have

  • OHS Act safety file experience for construction roles
  • Basic payroll input experience

On offer

  • Paid Sage or Pastel courses
  • Stable weekday hours with early Friday finish at some offices
  • Room to grow into an office manager or bookkeeping role
  • 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. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): two contactable references 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. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • 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
SalaryR11 500 – R15 000/month
Job TypeContract
LocationSecunda, Mpumalanga
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience3+ years
Posted6 November 2026
Closing Date4 December 2026
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