Office Administrator & Bookkeeper

About the role

Our client, a well‑established manufacturing company in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, is looking for an organised and proactive Office Administrator/Bookkeeper. The role combines general office administration, customer service and bookkeeping in a busy showroom environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general office administration and support, including greeting clients in the showroom.
• Manage telephone and email correspondence.
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks using QuickBooks.
• Process payroll for approximately eight employees in line with BIBC regulations.
• Assist with drawing/design programmes and maintain accurate records.
• Support the day‑to‑day running of the office and ensure smooth operations.

Required profile

• Previous experience in office administration and bookkeeping.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Experience processing payroll; BIBC experience is a plus.
• Strong organisational, communication and customer‑service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work independently.
• Professional, reliable and detail‑oriented.

Required skills

• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Payroll processing (BIBC regulations)

What we offer

• Full‑time position (8:00‑16:00, Monday‑Friday).
• Salary of R12,000 per month.
• Annual leave taken in December as per Builders Holiday.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.