Operations Administrator (Security Company)

This security services company in Sandton needs an all-round administrator who can switch from quotes to payroll input without fuss. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Sandton (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
• Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates.
• Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
• Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.
• Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
• Load supplier invoices and match them to goods-received notes.
• Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.

• Neat, reliable record keeping
• You can handle many small tasks without losing track
• Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
• Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
• Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate
• Good Excel and email skills

• Dealer management system experience for motor roles
• Basic payroll input experience

• 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

• Keep your CV free of gaps; if you did a short temp contract, add it with dates.
• Small business owners want proof you can do many things, so list tasks under each job, not only the title.