Office admin manager

apartmentTalent Scout Recruitment placePort Elizabeth calendar_month 

Office Manager

Location: Markman, Gqeberha

Industry: Transport and Logistics

A well-established transport company based in Markman is seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to oversee administrative, debtors, and HR-related functions. Candidates residing in Bluewater Bay or Despatch, with own reliable transport and a valid driver’s licence, will be preferred due to location and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Administration
  • Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets recording daily loads and all related information including customer details, rates, drivers, and vehicle registration numbers
  • Liaise daily with Operations to obtain loading information and required documentation
  • Receive, scan, and distribute PODs (Proof of delivery) to customers
  • Prepare documentation and PODs for invoicing purposes
  • Follow up on customer and operational queries
  • Issue load confirmations to third-party subcontractors
  • Ensure smooth communication and strong working relationships between Operations and Administration
Debtors Management
  • Generate and process invoices on Pastel
  • Arrange delivery or courier of original invoices and PODs where required by customers
  • Capture and allocate customer payments
  • Prepare and distribute monthly statements
  • Follow up on outstanding accounts
  • Perform account reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate filing systems
  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers
Human Resources Administration
  • Submit monthly returns to the relevant Bargaining Council
  • Process drivers’ leave and sick leave on the Bargaining Council portal
  • Ensure completion and submission of all leave and sick leave documentation
  • Liaise with labour consultants regarding disciplinary matters and warnings
  • Coordinate employment contracts for new hires with labour consultants
  • Exposure to wages, salaries, and payslip processing will be advantageous
Minimum Requirements
  • Proven experience in office management or senior administration, preferably within a transport or logistics environment
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Experience with Pastel and Excel
  • Sound understanding of debtors processes
  • Basic HR and labour administration knowledge
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • Reliable transport and valid driver’s licence
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