Office Administrator (Small Business) – Experienced

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Alberton, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

Every small business needs one person who holds the office together; at this family-owned engineering works in Alberton, that's you. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Alberton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

  • Load supplier invoices and match them to goods-received notes.
  • Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
  • Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
  • Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.

What you need

  • At least 2 years of general office admin
  • Neat, reliable record keeping
  • Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
  • Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
  • You can handle many small tasks without losing track
  • Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  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): 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. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Alberton; 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 TypeContract
LocationAlberton, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience3+ years
Posted7 November 2026
Closing Date11 December 2026
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