Administrative Manager (Mandarin Speaker) – South Africa

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Administrative Manager who is fluent in both English and Mandarin to oversee a range of facility and support functions for our South African operations. The role ensures a safe, efficient, and culturally cohesive environment for staff across accommodation, office, catering, and fleet services.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee staff dormitories and office facilities, managing maintenance, security, utilities and vendor contracts.
• Direct the staff canteen, handling menu planning, food‑safety compliance, hygiene standards and budget control.
• Coordinate the company vehicle fleet, scheduling maintenance, tracking insurance and ensuring compliance with South African road regulations.
• Manage general administrative tasks including procurement of office supplies, cleaning services and support for visa/work‑permit logistics for international employees.

Required profile

• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in administration or facilities management.
• Strong organisational abilities and experience managing on‑site service providers.
• Experience working with Chinese enterprises or multicultural teams is highly advantageous.

Required skills