Office Manager

Recru-IT · Centurion, Gauteng

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Reference: PE011758-LM-1

Department: HR Reports to: Human Resource Manager

Job purpose: The Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily administrative and operational functions of the office to ensure a well-organised, efficient, and professional working environment. The role serves as a key coordination point between departments, service providers, and management while ensuring that employees, visitors, and clients experience a well-managed and professional workplace

Key responsibilities: Office operations management:

  • Oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the office.
  • Ensure the office environment is professional, organised, and operating efficiently at all times.
  • Maintain office systems, procedures, and administrative processes to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  • Manage the reception function and ensure professional front-office service delivery.

Facilities and office administration

  • Ensure the office premises are properly maintained and always present a professional image.
  • Coordinate office maintenance, cleaning services, security, and general facility management.
  • Manage procurement of office supplies, stationery, kitchen supplies, and cleaning materials.
  • Monitor supplier performance and liaise with vendors and service providers where required.

People and team coordination

  • Supervise reception and office support staff.
  • Support HR and IT with onboarding logistics to ensure new employees are properly welcomed, seated, and equipped.
  • Assist in coordinating employee engagement activities and internal office initiatives.

Visitor and client experience

  • Ensure visitors and clients are welcomed professionally and directed appropriately.
  • Oversee reception processes including calls, visitors, and general front-office administration.
  • Ensure accurate information is provided to visitors and callers regarding company services.

Administration and executive support

  • Provide administrative support to Senior Management when required.
  • Handle administrative queries and requests from internal stakeholders.
  • Assist with travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and executive support coordination.

Meetings, events and office coordination

  • Coordinate internal meetings, company functions, and events.
  • Manage meeting rooms, office calendars, and venue arrangements.
  • Assist with planning and coordinating internal office activities.

Compliance and professional conduct

  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Ensure office policies, procedures, and administrative standards are upheld.
  • Address queries, resolve issues where possible, and escalate matters appropriately.

Required qualifications and experience

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • A tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field is advantageous
  • Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in an Office Administration, Office Manager, or similar role
  • Strong experience managing office operations and administration
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Key competencies and skills

  • Strong administrative and organisational ability
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
  • Strong leadership and coordination skills
  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Ability to build trust across all levels of the organisation
  • Emotional maturity and integrity

Duties & Responsibilities

Department: HR Reports to: Human Resource Manager

Job purpose: The Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily administrative and operational functions of the office to ensure a well-organised, efficient, and professional working environment. The role serves as a key coordination point between departments, service providers, and management while ensuring that employees, visitors, and clients experience a well-managed and professional workplace

Key responsibilities: Office operations management:

  • Oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the office.
  • Ensure the office environment is professional, organised, and operating efficiently at all times.
  • Maintain office systems, procedures, and administrative processes to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  • Manage the reception function and ensure professional front-office service delivery.

Facilities and office administration

  • Ensure the office premises are properly maintained and always present a professional image.
  • Coordinate office maintenance, cleaning services, security, and general facility management.
  • Manage procurement of office supplies, stationery, kitchen supplies, and cleaning materials.
  • Monitor supplier performance and liaise with vendors and service providers where required.

People and team coordination

  • Supervise reception and office support staff.
  • Support HR and IT with onboarding logistics to ensure new employees are properly welcomed, seated, and equipped.
  • Assist in coordinating employee engagement activities and internal office initiatives.

Visitor and client experience

  • Ensure visitors and clients are welcomed professionally and directed appropriately.
  • Oversee reception processes including calls, visitors, and general front-office administration.
  • Ensure accurate information is provided to visitors and callers regarding company services.

Administration and executive support

  • Provide administrative support to Senior Management when required.
  • Handle administrative queries and requests from internal stakeholders.
  • Assist with travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and executive support coordination.

Meetings, events and office coordination

  • Coordinate internal meetings, company functions, and events.
  • Manage meeting rooms, office calendars, and venue arrangements.
  • Assist with planning and coordinating internal office activities.

Compliance and professional conduct

  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Ensure office policies, procedures, and administrative standards are upheld.
  • Address queries, resolve issues where possible, and escalate matters appropriately.

Required qualifications and experience

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • A tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field is advantageous
  • Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in an Office Administration, Office Manager, or similar role
  • Strong experience managing office operations and administration
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Key competencies and skills

  • Strong administrative and organisational ability
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
  • Strong leadership and coordination skills
  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Ability to build trust across all levels of the organisation
  • Emotional maturity and integrity

Package & Remuneration

Market Related - Monthly

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