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Sales Administrator (Quotes & Orders) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

East London, Eastern Cape

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

Running the office side of a family-owned engineering works in East London means a bit of everything, done properly. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

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

The work, day to day

Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.
Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.
Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.
Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.
Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.

What you need

Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
At least 2 years of general office admin
You can handle many small tasks without losing track
Good Excel and email skills
Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package

Extra points for

Basic payroll input experience
Driver's licence to run bank and supplier errands
Dealer management system experience for motor roles

What's in it for you

Paid Sage or Pastel courses
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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your admin or bookkeeping certificates plus two contactable references.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
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 East London; 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.

Before you hit apply

Mention the exact accounting package and version (Sage Business Cloud, Pastel Partner) you know.
Keep your CV free of gaps; if you did a short temp contract, add it with dates.