Administrative Assistant – Cape Town (MS Project required)

About the role

A well‑established professional organisation is seeking a highly organised, efficient, and detail‑oriented Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative and office support to the team and senior management in Cape Town.

Key responsibilities

• Manage incoming telephone calls, emails and general correspondence.
• Coordinate diaries, appointments, meetings and calendars.
• Prepare, format and distribute reports, letters, presentations and other documentation.
• Maintain well‑organised electronic and hard‑copy filing systems.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and record accurate minutes.
• Monitor and order office stationery, supplies and equipment as required.
• Assist with travel arrangements and processing of expense claims.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and administrative documentation.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Directors and senior management.
• Assist with general office administration and ad‑hoc tasks.

Required profile

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent; a certificate or diploma in Office Administration or Business Administration is advantageous.
• At least 5 years of experience in an administrative, secretarial or office support position within a professional environment.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and MS Project.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project

What we offer

• Salary of R17,500 per month, depending on experience.