Office Manager

About the Role

We are a growing construction and plumbing company seeking a reliable, organised, and hands-on Office Manager to keep our operations running smoothly. This position suits someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and capable of confidently managing both administrative staff and tradesmen.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations and ensure smooth workflow
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and customer queries professionally
• Schedule jobs, allocate teams, and update daily work calendars
• Prepare quotations, invoices, purchase orders, and job cards
• Maintain supplier relationships and oversee stock/ordering of materials
• Track project progress, deadlines, and documentation
• Assist with basic HR tasks including timesheets, leave tracking, and onboarding
• Keep accurate filing systems (digital and physical)
• Support management with reporting and general administrative tasks

Requirements

• Proven experience in office administration (construction/plumbing industry advantageous)
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication skills in English (Afrikaans/Xhosa an advantage)
• Computer literacy: MS Office, email, and intermediate Excel skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Professional, reliable, and solutions-driven attitude
• Own transport

Position Details

• Location: Saxenburg Park, Blackheath
• Remuneration: Market Related
• Start Date: As soon as possible