Office Administrator (Small Business)

This construction site office in Gqeberha needs an all-round administrator who can switch from quotes to payroll input without fuss. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
• Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.
• Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
• Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.
• Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.

• At least 2 years of general office admin
• Neat, reliable record keeping
• Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
• Good Excel and email skills

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

• Annual bonus depending on business results
• Stable weekday hours with early Friday finish at some offices
• Paid Sage or Pastel courses

• 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.