Administrative Supervisor

Our global engineering client specializes in developing advanced energy and propulsion technologies that support the marine, power generation, and industrial sectors. With more than 250 years of engineering heritage, it delivers large two‑stroke and four‑stroke engines, energy‑efficient propulsion systems, industrial turbo machinery, and innovative solutions that drive decarbonization, including large heat pumps, carbon‑capture systems, and technologies supporting the hydrogen economy. Its work focuses on improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and enabling sustainable progress across some of the world’s most demanding applications.

We are seeking a skilled Administrative Supervisor to be based in Cape Town
, providing essential support to our Namibia and Kwa Zulu‑Natal branches. The role is responsible for managing and coordinating all administrative, operational, and financial support functions for the Cape Town branch while extending cross‑branch assistance to ensure smooth business processes, strong leadership support, and consistent standards of compliance, administration, and organizational efficiency across all regions.

• Assist the General Manager in all spheres of branch operations.
• Facilitate and coordinate all operational activities for Cape Town, Namibia, and Kwa Zulu-Natal.
• Prepare monthly overtime schedules.
• Process staff reimbursement and expense claims.
• Control petty cash and ensure accurate reconciliations.
• Oversee CAPEX expenditure, maintain the CAPEX register, source quotations, prepare CAPEX requests, and perform follow‑ups.
• Submit supplier account documentation, raise purchase orders, capture invoices, and provide feedback to suppliers.
• Complete Air Plus reconciliation (online travel account) and prepare related payments.
• Oversee human resource functions for all supported branches.
• Serve on the SHEQ committee and assist with audit preparation for annual SHEQ reviews.
• Purchase stationery, office equipment, refreshments, and staff uniforms.
• Manage office supply inventory and procurement‑related costs.
• Manage travel bookings and related coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, office administration, management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of administrative experience, including a minimum of 1–2 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• Proficiency in MS Office and business systems.
• Knowledge of procurement, invoicing, and financial administration.
• Experience working with SHEQ systems.
• Exposure to HR administrative processes.
• Understanding of CAPEX procedures is advantageous.
• Exposure to HR administrative processes.

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Roystone James at  /  or apply via the link below.