Optential

Operations Assistant / Personal Assistant

Western Cape, Cape Town
Permanent
Are you enthusiastic, eager to learn and ready to start building your career in a dynamic business environment?

An established distribution company operating within the agricultural and technical equipment industry is looking for a motivated Operations Assistant to join its team. The company supplies a broad range of specialised products and solutions to customers across various industries and is committed to reliable service, quality products and long-term customer relationships.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an energetic, early-career individual to gain practical experience across various areas of the business, including operations, administration, sales, procurement, finance, stock control, warehousing, logistics and customer service.

Job Title: Operations Assistant / Personal Assistant
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Reports too: Operations Manager

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide general administrative and operational support.
  • Assist various departments according to business requirements.
  • Help coordinate internal tasks, documents and operational processes.
  • Capture and maintain accurate company information and records.
  • Assist with quotations, orders and customer enquiries.
  • Support stock control, procurement and logistics activities.
  • Follow up on outstanding tasks and help ensure deadlines are met.
  • Assist management with daily operational requirements.
  • Learn the company’s products, systems and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve administrative and operational processes.

Minimum requirements:

  • Matric certificate.
  • A relevant qualification in business administration, operations, logistics or a related field would be advantageous.
  • Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication and organisational abilities.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • A willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
  • Reliable, professional and able to work effectively within a team.
  • Previous administrative or operational experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
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