Receptionist / Office Administrator

Recruiter: Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref: PE006665/HG

Date posted: Friday, June 12, 2026

Location: Gqeberha, South Africa

Salary: Monthly

SUMMARY: NEW VACANCY!!! We are seeking an experienced Receptionist / Office Administrator in the Contracting, Insulation & Engineering Industry, based in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha.

POSITION INFO: Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for the business, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office. Manage incoming calls, emails, walk-in customers, suppliers, and general enquiries professionally and efficiently. Provide administrative support, including filing, record-keeping, debtor and creditor management, and general office administration. Assist with travel, accommodation, and transportation bookings as required. Manage purchasing and stock control functions, including sourcing materials, processing purchase orders, tracking supplies, and maintaining stock records. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 (Matric) Diploma or Degree in Business Administration or a related field (advantageous) 2-3 years' experience in debtor and creditor administration 1+ year experience in purchasing and supplier management Proficiency in Sage Accounting and Pastel 18 (essential) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) English and Afrikaans bilingual (advantageous) Required Experience Debtors and creditors management Sage Accounting and Pastel 18 Purchasing processes and supplier liaison Microsoft Office applications General office administration and office equipment usage Stock control and inventory management (advantageous) Knowledge Administrative and office management procedures Purchasing processes and principles Sage Accounting, Pastel 18, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software Basic accounting principles (advantageous) Key Skills Strong organisational and administrative abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong planning, time management, and problem-solving skills High level of computer literacy Sound judgement and decision-making ability Numeracy and attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities