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Administration Manager

Humankind


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Administration Manager


Department: Administration
Level: Tactical (junior management)
Reports: Manages a team of 6 to 10 administration staff
About the role
We are looking for an Administration Manager to run the internal administration of a region branch or department. You will oversee office services keep financial records and reporting accurate and develop and improve processes across departments. This is a hands-on supervisory role for someone who combines financial discipline with strong people leadership and a customer-first attitude.
Key responsibilities
Administration and contracts
  • Provide ongoing assistance and advice on contracts
  • Compile budgets and advise on budgetary management
Finance
  • Prepare administer and interpret financial information
  • Work with financial systems and keep accurate financial records
  • Produce weekly and monthly financial forecasts
Management and compliance
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation
  • Conduct internal administration audits and take part in external audits
  • Manage rate adjustments and escalations
  • Manage costings and take part in rate negotiations
  • Delegate to and manage administration staff including performance management
Reporting
  • Report on financial performance and budgetary matters
  • Produce cash flow reports and manage cash flow
Customer liaison
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers suppliers and senior management
Requirements
Qualifications (essential)
  • Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 5)
  • Diploma (NQF Level 6)
  • Study field: Management Sciences (Office Administration)
Experience
  • Up to 5 years in support services or administration including supervising or overseeing staff
  • Experience negotiating with customers or suppliers on price contracts or services
  • Experience explaining products services or systems to internal and external clients and drawing up project briefs
Competencies
  • Insight and judgement: breaks down complex open-ended problems and makes sound well-considered decisions
  • Compassion: genuinely cares about people and is approachable and supportive
  • Relationship management: builds and maintains strong client and partner relationships
  • Strategic focus: keeps the bigger picture in mind and turns it into action
  • Expert advice: guides management on systems process and technical matters
  • Communication: clear and engaging in writing and in person and keeps others informed
  • Analytical ability: finds meaningful patterns in information to support decisions



Required Experience:

Manager


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