Junior Office Assistant

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a bilingual, dynamic and motivated Junior Office Assistant to join our company. This role offers a variety of responsibilities, including general office administration support and assisting the director with personal errands when required. The ideal candidate will be a reliable, organised, and proactive individual who can handle both professional tasks in the office and occasional personal duties for the director.

POSITION INFO:
JOB TITLE: Junior Office Assistant (with Personal Assistance Duties)
AREA: Elardus Park / Brooklyn
INDUSTRY: Recruitment and Business administration
Salary / CTC:  R 10 000 (depending on current earnings, qualifications and experience)
Report to: Director and Office Manager
Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:
Office Assistance:

• Perform general office duties such as answering phone calls, managing emails, and handling correspondence.
• Organise and maintain office files, documents, and records.
• Assist in scheduling appointments, meetings, and coordinating office calendars.
• Help with the preparation and organisation of recruitment documents, such as job advertisements, candidate resumes, and interview schedules.
• Provide administrative support to the recruitment team, including managing office supplies and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the office environment.
• Assist with organising company events or meetings as needed

• Assist the director with personal errands, such as scheduling personal appointments, handling personal shopping, or managing tasks related to family commitments.
• Help with personal correspondence and keeping the director’s personal calendar up to date.
• Provide support during personal events, such as managing logistics or coordinating schedules.

• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Basic office administration or customer service experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipment (e.g., printers, phones).
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and discreet, especially when assisting with personal errands.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Willingness to assist with both office and personal duties as needed.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a strong desire to contribute to the success of the team and the director.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional demeanour.

• Matric or equivalent; additional office administration courses would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a junior administrative or office support role would be beneficial but not necessary.

• Full-time 08:00 – 17:00 (Monday to Friday) with occasional flexibility required for personal errands and tasks.