Administration Assistant (Part Time)

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Administration Assistant (Part Time)
Location: Sunningdale / Bloubergstrand, Western Cape
Industry: Human Resources / Recruitment
Type: Fixed Term Contract      / Environment: Structured, detail-driven, client-focused, remote

About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Part-Time Administration Assistant to support our Recruitment Contract Manager on a fixed-term basis. This role is ideal for candidates specifically looking for part-time working hours while delivering professional administrative support within a fast-paced recruitment environment. The position is remote based, however on-site training for the first month at one of Elchemie’s satellite offices is non-negotiable. This initial on-site period is essential to ensure full system training, process alignment, and role readiness. Thereafter, the role will transition to remote work. You will play a key role in supporting recruitment projects through efficient administration, coordination, and follow-up, enabling the Contract Manager to focus on client engagement and project delivery.

POSITION INFO:
What you’ll be doing

• Providing daily administrative support to the Recruitment Contract Manager
• Coordinating and scheduling interviews between candidates and the Contract Manager
• Managing email correspondence and candidate communication
• Preparing, formatting, and maintaining accurate documents and records
• Following up with candidates where required
• Assisting with ad-hoc administrative and coordination tasks related to recruitment projects

• Grade 12 / Matric plus a formal qualification (Administration, Office Management, or Human Resources advantages)
• Strong administrative background (HR or recruitment administration experience advantageous)
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans (written and verbal)
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills
• Professional, reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Own laptop, mobile phone, and reliable Wi-Fi connection (required for remote work)
• Ability to attend on-site training daily for the first month (non-negotiable)

• Fixed part-time hours: 09:00 – 13:00, Monday to Friday
• Salary: R5,000 CTC per month
• Remote working opportunity after successful completion of on-site training
• Exposure to the full 360° recruitment process
• Professional, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Well-suited to individuals seeking work–life balance, including parents or candidates returning to the workforce

• On-site training will be conducted at one of Elchemie’s satellite offices for the first month
• After the training period, the role will transition to remote work
• Recruitment systems and processes will be provided and trained
• This role reports directly to the Recruitment Contract Manager
• The contract is linked to a client project and may be extended based on performance and project requirements