Administrative Officer

Location:
Pretoria, Gauteng 0157

Full Job Description:

Job Purpose:
To deliver comprehensive administrative and general support services to a division and its management team.


Key Performance Areas:

Stakeholder Coordination and Administration:

  • Build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, supporting stakeholder relationship management, and following up on feedback.
  • Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and appropriate routing of inquiries.
  • Assist in organizing conferences, workshops, and meetings, including booking venues (internal/external), arranging refreshments, parking, and ICT equipment.
  • Prepare and update information for meetings, ensure accurate recording of minutes and proceedings.
  • Plan, manage, and coordinate follow-up actions arising from meetings, workshops, and events.
  • Report on outstanding action items and issues that require attention post-meetings.

Office Administration:

  • Provide general administrative support functions.
  • Offer basic technical support for office IT and logistical needs, especially for provincial offices.
  • Ensure all office equipment remains operational; report faults promptly for corrective action.
  • Maintain a compliant filing system in line with the Record Management Policy.
  • Manage postal, fax, and email communications, both internal and external.
  • Draft and dispatch standard correspondence.
  • Scan, photocopy, collate documents, and manage printing tasks, including bulk printing.
  • Monitor and manage stock of basic supplies (e.g., stationery, paper, toner), ensuring timely ordering and proper storage according to FIC policies.
  • Support asset management activities, including allocation, movement, and verification of assets.
  • Liaise with suppliers, maintaining professional relationships to ensure timely renewal and updates of contracts.
  • Follow up on staff training and learning development activities.
  • Perform secretarial duties, including drafting letters, memos, and meeting documentation.
  • Capture and process stakeholder requests accurately and acknowledge them in a timely manner; ensure matters are updated and finalized on electronic systems.
  • Disseminate reports and information promptly upon request and maintain statistical records aligned with stakeholder/client expectations.
  • Arrange memberships, conference participation, and training attendances.
  • Maintain and update internal databases, such as the authorized officer database and related correspondence.
  • Manage divisional budget processes, procurement activities, and ensure compliance with financial and recordkeeping policies.
  • Organize travel and accommodation arrangements in line with FIC travel policies.

General Support:

  • Assist with onboarding and orientation of new staff, training them on administrative processes.
  • Provide professional administrative support and advice to the division and the FIC.
  • Delegate work to other support staff and contribute to their performance assessments.
  • Oversee clerical and secretarial tasks, as well as other ad hoc administrative assignments.
  • Coordinate the implementation of health, safety, and risk management actions within the division, liaising with relevant stakeholders.
  • Contribute to organizational initiatives and projects relevant to the division.
  • Assist in employee contracting, supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation processes.
  • Perform additional duties and general administrative tasks as required.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

  • Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Highly organized, capable of working independently while keeping management informed of progress and priorities.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with technology and processes related to the role.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong administrative capabilities.
  • Proactive, professional, and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Competent in standard to advanced computer literacy, particularly in Word and Excel.

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