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O'Brien Recruitment

Operations & Administration Manager

O'Brien Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 02 Jul 2026 by O'Brien Recruitment
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2641709 - Ref 66274131-376e-4
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About the position

Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives on keeping operations running like a well-oiled machine? Do you enjoy coordinating people, managing multiple priorities, and creating efficient systems that make a real impact?

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for! Kindly send your CV to [Email Address Removed] or apply directly.

About the OpportunityJoin a well-established and growing group of businesses operating within the technical services and skills development sector. This is a pivotal role where you'll work closely with management to ensure the smooth day-to-day administration and operational coordination across multiple business units.

You'll be responsible for keeping operations on track, supporting service delivery, coordinating teams, managing job cards, and ensuring exceptional customer service while contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily operational and administrative activities across multiple business units.

  • Oversee the end-to-end job card process, ensuring accurate allocation, tracking, completion and close-out.

  • Liaise with technicians, customers and internal teams regarding scheduling, progress updates and outstanding work.

  • Verify completed work and supporting documentation before invoicing.

  • Monitor outstanding job cards and ensure timely completion.

  • Prepare operational, productivity and management reports.

  • Coordinate office administration, meetings, diaries and business correspondence.

  • Assist with staff coordination, leave administration and general office support.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.

  • Resolve customer queries professionally and efficiently.

  • Assist with quotations, purchase orders, invoicing and general financial administration.

  • Support management with operational planning, reporting and continuous process improvement.

What We're Looking For
  • 3–5 years' experience in Operations, Office Management, Administration or Service Coordination.

  • Previous experience within a technical services, construction, plumbing, electrical or trade-related environment will be highly advantageous.

  • Proven experience managing job cards, scheduling and service administration.

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.

  • Strong communication and customer service abilities.

  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

  • Experience working with ERP, CRM or job management systems will be advantageous.

  • Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

Why You'll Love This Role
  • Join a stable, growing organisation with multiple business divisions.

  • Enjoy a diverse role with plenty of variety and responsibility.

  • Work closely with experienced leadership and play a key role in business operations.

  • Be part of a collaborative, supportive and fast-paced environment where your contribution truly makes a difference.

?? Location: Montague Gardens, Cape Town

If you're a highly organised operations professional who enjoys creating structure, improving processes and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you!

Desired Skills:

  • Administrative
  • Office Management
  • Financial Management

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O'Brien Recruitment

About the agency

O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we? O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business! Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment. We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge! We payroll over 400 temps/contractors, and on an annual basis, we place over 350 talented individuals in permanent roles in a large variety of Job Functions from A – Z! These include: Accountants, Bookkeepers; Call Centre Agents; Debtors Clerks; Engineers; Financial Managers; Graphic Designer; Human Resources; IT Specialists; Journalists; Key Accounts Managers; Legal; Mechanical Fitters; Network Engineers; Office support staff; Portfolio/Project Administrators; Quality Assurance Managers; Receptionists; Sales Executives; Tax Consultants; Unit Trust Administrators; Villa Managers; Welders; X-Ray Testers; Yard Foremen; Zoologists. Whether you’re progressing to the next step up the career ladder, or building a bespoke recruitment strategy to meet your wider business goals, we help professionals make valuable connections that are crucial to success.

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