Office Administrator (Small Business) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Brakpan, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 34 min ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
R13 750 – R17 500/month
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Job Description

Every small business needs one person who holds the office together; at this small accounting practice in Brakpan, that's you. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Home base is a small accounting practice on the Brakpan side of Gauteng. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

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

What you need

  • Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
  • Good Excel and email skills
  • Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate
  • At least 2 years of general office admin

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a CV listing the software you use daily, 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. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

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

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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
SalaryR13 750 – R17 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBrakpan, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience5+ years
Posted6 October 2026
Closing Date12 November 2026
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