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Girl Friday / Office Assistant – Construction Industry Krugersdorp, Gauteng

Girl Friday / Office Assistant – Construction Industry Krugersdorp, Gauteng

Jobs 4 AllWest Rand, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Summary :

We are seeking a proactive, organised, and professional Girl   Friday to provide high-quality administrative and clerical support to our client within their construction office based in Krugersdorp. The successful candidate will serve as a central point of contact, supporting site managers, engineers, and subcontractors in the coordination of daily operations.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Reception & Telephone Handling
  • Greet visitors professionally, answer and route incoming calls, and handle general inquiries with excellent phone etiquette.

General Administrative Support

  • Perform typing, filing, scanning, photocopying, and data entry of all project documentation including reports, correspondence, and internal records.
  • Scheduling & Coordination
  • Manage diaries, schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, and assist with boardroom bookings and site team calendars.
  • Project & Supplier Liaison Support

  • Assist with preparing and tracking quotations, invoices, and purchase orders. Coordinate communication with subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
  • Office Supplies & Inventory Control

  • Monitor stock levels of office supplies, stationery, PPE, and consumables. Place orders as needed to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
  • Fleet / Site Vehicle Administration (if applicable)

  • Maintain service schedules, manage checklists, update logbooks, and assist with reporting related to site or fleet vehicles.
  • Mail & Courier Handling

  • Sort and distribute incoming mail and packages. Prepare outgoing shipments and manage courier documentation efficiently.
  • Ad Hoc Support & Task Coordination

  • Handle various office support duties including errands, event setup, reporting, and logistics support for on-site or off-site activities
  • Qualifications & Skills :

    Education :

  • Matric (Grade 12) is required. A diploma in Office Administration or a related field is advantageous.
  • Experience :

  • 14 years in a similar administrative, receptionist, or secretarial role. Experience in construction or technical industries is a strong advantage.
  • Computer Literacy :

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable working with digital filing and data systems.
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills :
  • Professional verbal and written communication. Ability to work with diverse teams, clients, and external contractors.
  • Organisational Skills :
  • Strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and capability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Drivers Licence & Transport :
  • Own reliable transport and a valid drivers licence are advantageous for errands, deliveries, or fleet coordination duties.
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