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Available vacancy:

Admin Department – Administrative Assistant

Industry leading engineering and environmental consulting company in Rivonia, seeking an administrative assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to the company via the Jones & Wagener Service Desk.


The requirements associated with the position are as follows:

  • Matric
  • Secretarial Certificate / Business Administration Certificate (advantageous)
  • 2 years working experience in similar role.

Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:

  • Computer literate, proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Good English communication skills, both written and verbal, and good telephone etiquette
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure, juggling multiple tasks and tight deadlines
  • Effective planning and organisational skills
  • Proactive
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Ability to work well with a team
  • Reading comprehension and active learning
  • Attention to detail

The main duties associated with the position include the following:

Assist Technical and Administrative staff throughout the company, via the J&W Service Desk, for ad hoc administrative support, including but not limited to the following:

  • Asset movement
  • BEE, BMS and Health & Safety administration
  • Bursary support
  • Organising of service providers
  • Employee onboarding and departure
  • Maintenance and marketing administration
  • Telephoning and switchboard duty
  • Travel arrangements
  • Ordering of office supplies
  • Supplier and Tender documentation compilation
  • Assisting with social events, planning & arrangement of catering thereof
  • Office management
  • Any other general administrative duties and tasks that might be done to free up technical staff in the company, so that they can concentrate on their technical responsibilities

Salary package:
Market related salary including company benefits, dependent on individuals experience and qualifications.

Closing date:
The closing date for application submission is 30 September 2023.