Operations Administrator (Security Company) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Admin & Office Support
R10 500 – R13 500/month
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Job Description

Every small business needs one person who holds the office together; at this transport and fleet company in Durban Central, that's you. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Durban Central; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What your day looks like

  • Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.
  • Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
  • Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
  • Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.

What you need

  • Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate
  • Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
  • Good Excel and email skills
  • You can handle many small tasks without losing track

Helpful, not essential

  • OHS Act safety file experience for construction roles
  • Basic payroll input experience

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  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): two contactable references, certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book plus your admin or bookkeeping certificates.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  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 Durban Central; 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
SalaryR10 500 – R13 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience2+ years
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date11 November 2026
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