Office Administrator (Small Business) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Roodepoort, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
R13 000 – R16 000/month
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Job Description

Every small business needs one person who holds the office together; at this small accounting practice in Roodepoort, that's you. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Roodepoort; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

The work, day to day

  • Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
  • Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.
  • Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.
  • Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.
  • Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
  • Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.

What you need

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV listing the software you use daily, your admin or bookkeeping certificates plus certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Small business owners want proof you can do many things, so list tasks under each job, not only the title.
  • Mention the exact accounting package and version (Sage Business Cloud, Pastel Partner) you know.

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Job details
SalaryR13 000 – R16 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationRoodepoort, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience4+ years
Posted31 October 2026
Closing Date6 December 2026
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