Part-time Admin and Operations Assistant

Melrose, Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 04/11/2025

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Remuneration Term Per Hour
• Date Opened 04/11/2025
• State/Province Gauteng
• City/Town Melrose, Johannesburg
• Country South Africa

A group of entrepreneurs require an Independent Contractor as an Admin and Operations Assistant to support a start-up FMCG entity. The offices are based in Melrose and office presence will be required in the first 2 months. R180 per hour 3 hours per day Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

● Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics across multiple companies.

● Organise and maintain digital filing systems (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox).

● Prepare and format documents, presentations, reports, and correspondence.

● Track and follow up on tasks, deadlines, and key action items.

Company Operations:

● Support with company registrations, compliance filings, and document submissions.

● Liaise with external service providers such as accountants and legal advisors.

● Assist with invoice tracking, basic bookkeeping, and expense reporting.

● Help maintain internal databases, contact lists, and project trackers.

Growth and Strategy Support:

● Assist with go-to-market research, competitor analysis, and business model validation.

● Help track KPIs across companies and provide insights to guide decision-making.

● Coordinate marketing campaigns, product launches, or BD initiatives as needed.

● Conduct research for new opportunities or industries under exploration.

Project Coordination:

● Provide administrative support to ongoing projects across different companies.

● Monitor timelines and send reminders to ensure milestones are met.

● Help compile progress updates for internal and external stakeholders.

The goal would be to convert the Independent Contractor to a more formal employment agreement after 6 months should work be carried out successfully.

• 2-4 years' experience in a similar role - preferably experience working in a start-up.
• Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft Office Suite
• Canva advantageous
• Must be able to come in to office for the first month or 2 for training and getting to know the company culture