๐ŸŒ Remote๐Ÿ“ South Africa๐Ÿ“ TELECOMMUTEFull time

About this role

Every smooth-running business has one person everyone quietly relies on. This role is that person - hired on purpose.

Job Overview

Our UK-based client is hiring a full-time, remote Office Administrator based in South Africa. You will run the administrative heartbeat of the business: correspondence, records, scheduling, supplier admin and the dozens of small tasks that only look small when they are done well. This is a long-term role on UK business hours.

About Our Client

The client is a steady, growing UK company that has learned a simple truth: when administration is strong, everyone else's job gets easier. They are hiring a professional administrator and intend to treat them like one.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage shared inboxes, correspondence and incoming requests

- Keep records, files and internal registers accurate and current

- Schedule meetings, book appointments and manage shared calendars

- Process supplier invoices, orders and basic finance admin

- Prepare documents, reports and presentations to a clean standard

- Support the team with onboarding admin and general requests

- Spot and fix the small process gaps that create repeat work

What You Will Be Doing Day-to-Day

Mornings begin with the inbox and the day's schedule: triaging requests, confirming appointments, and clearing quick administrative wins. Through the day you will process documents and invoices, update records, and handle the queries that keep a business friendly and functional.

You will end each day with a tidy task list and a clear view of tomorrow - and end each month having made at least one recurring task simpler than you found it.

This suits a South African professional who is organised, warm and dependable - the kind of administrator who notices, remembers and follows through without being reminded.

If you are based in South Africa with solid admin experience and excellent English, this is a stable remote role with a UK employer that respects great administration. Apply today.

- 2+ years' experience in office administration or business support

- Excellent written and spoken English with a friendly, professional manner

- Proven reliability: stable fibre internet, backup power for load shedding, and a quiet home office

- Confident with tech tools: Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, and shared calendars

- Accurate, organised and consistent with follow-through

- Comfortable juggling varied tasks to UK business hours

Full-time remote position working for a UK-based employer. Competitive salary paid in ZAR. Long-term stable role. Supportive team environment. Direct access to founder-led business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Office Administrator position at Remote Recruitment?
The salary for this Office Administrator role at Remote Recruitment is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Office Administrator job at Remote Recruitment remote?
Yes, this Office Administrator position at Remote Recruitment is remote, with team members based in South Africa, TELECOMMUTE. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Office Administrator role at Remote Recruitment full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Office Administrator role at Remote Recruitment.
How do I apply for the Office Administrator position at Remote Recruitment?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Remote Recruitment's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Office Administrator job at Remote Recruitment posted?
This Office Administrator position at Remote Recruitment was posted on Aug 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
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