Admin Officer – Cape Town

Admin and Office Management
Cape Town – Western Cape

 Our client is seeking to appoint a Temporary Administrative Officer (AO1)  to support the MURP (Mayoral Urban Regeneration Programme) Area Central Branch.
This short-term placement will provide crucial administrative and logistical support to ensure continuity and efficiency in the delivery of community-based initiatives. The role of the AO will assist in ensuring:
    • Continuity and Stability: Supports ongoing operations during a period of reduced staff capacity.
    • Improved Efficiency: Allows senior staff to focus on strategic oversight.
    • Service Delivery Assurance: Helps maintain commitments to community projects.
    • Cost-effective Flexibility: Temporary solution with no long-term employment obligations.
This role may require attendance at community meetings and events during evenings or weekends, and flexibility is therefore essential.
 
Key Responsibilities:
    1. Perform general clerical and administrative duties for the MURP Area Central Branch.
    2. Assist with the coordination of site visits and collect relevant documentation.
    3. Compile and maintain a complete Portfolio of Evidence for MURP activities.
    4. Provide logistical support for meetings and events, including venue bookings, minute-taking, and transport-related tasks.
    5. Prepare documents and materials for training sessions, interventions, and meetings (e.g. attendance registers, printing, etc.).
    6. Carry out general office tasks including photocopying, scanning, emailing, and telephone management.
    7. Maintain and regularly update internal databases related to MURP activities.
    8. Support project administration tasks, including maintaining SharePoint and other digital systems.
   
Requirements:
Qualifications:
    • Matric (Grade 12)
    • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
    • Relevant office administration training or experience 2 years+
 
Experience and Skills:
    • A solid understanding of MURP operations and the local government environment
    • Prior experience in MURP-related projects is highly advantageous
    • Experience working with EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) workers is beneficial
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Excellent organisational and people skills
    • Ability to manage tasks in a high-pressure environment
    • Proactive, flexible, and community-focused approach
 
NB: Should you not be contacted within 7 days of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful
 

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