Sales Administrator (Quotes & Orders)

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

This security services company in Newcastle needs an all-round administrator who can switch from quotes to payroll input without fuss. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll be based at a security services company in Newcastle. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

  • Load supplier invoices and match them to goods-received notes.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
  • Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates.
  • Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
  • 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.

What you need

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

Extra points for

  • Basic payroll input experience
  • Dealer management system experience for motor roles
  • OHS Act safety file experience for construction roles

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): two contactable references plus a CV listing the software you use daily.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Newcastle.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

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
SalaryR13 000 – R16 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationNewcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience5+ years
Posted15 October 2026
Closing Date10 November 2026
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