Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

You'll keep the paperwork, orders and people moving at a family-owned engineering works in Umhlanga. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Umhlanga. Relocation is not covered for this one. 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.
  • Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates.
  • Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
  • Load supplier invoices and match them to goods-received notes.

Must-haves

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

What's in it for you

  • 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
  • Paid Sage or Pastel courses

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your admin or bookkeeping certificates, certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book plus a CV listing the software you use daily.
  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 6 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 Umhlanga.

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How to stand out

  • Mention the exact accounting package and version (Sage Business Cloud, Pastel Partner) you know.
  • 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
LocationUmhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience2+ years
Posted28 October 2026
Closing Date4 December 2026
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