Office Administrator (Small Business) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Polokwane, Limpopo
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

Every small business needs one person who holds the office together; at this transport and fleet company in Polokwane, that's you. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Polokwane. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

  • Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
  • Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates.
  • Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
  • Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
  • Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.
  • Load supplier invoices and match them to goods-received notes.

You'll need

  • Good Excel and email skills
  • You can handle many small tasks without losing track
  • At least 2 years of general office admin
  • Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff

Helpful, not essential

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

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book plus your admin or bookkeeping certificates.
  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 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Polokwane; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPolokwane, Limpopo
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience3+ years
Posted28 October 2026
Closing Date5 December 2026
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