Administrative Manager

SUMMARY:
New role is available for our client in the Automotive Financial Services industry, for an Administrative Manager. The role is based in Johannesburg Eastern Suburbs.

POSITION INFO:
The HR & Admin Specialist is responsible for a wide range of human resource functions including talent acquisition, training and development, performance management, labor relations, and general administration.

The role also includes oversight of procurement processes, office asset management, and compliance with relevant laws and policies.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Management

• Manage employee lifecycle: recruitment, internal transfers, onboarding, and personnel exchanges
• Oversee recruitment channels, including campus hiring, social platforms, and internal allocations
• Conduct workforce planning and allocation effectiveness analysis
• Manage labor relations, attendance, leave, conduct policies, employee benefits, and intern/outsourcing processes
• Maintain personnel files, HR reports, seals, and manage audits related to HR

Training & Development

• Develop training systems and instructor frameworks
• Conduct training needs assessments for general and role-specific programs
• Draft annual training plans and monitor implementation

Performance Management

• Design and implement performance plans across departments
• Facilitate performance evaluations and provide feedback to relevant departments
• Assist in performance communication and alignment with business goals

General Administration

• Manage day-to-day administrative operations, including office receptions
• Oversee fixed asset and low-value consumables tracking
• Coordinate office space planning, security, and service logistics

Procurement

• Establish procurement policies and procedures
• Execute procurement operations: requisitions, sourcing, contracts, and vendor negotiations
• Handle procurement of non-specialized items and manage vendor performance

Other

• Complete additional tasks assigned by management

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum: Matric (Grade 12)
• Preferred: Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Economics, Psychology, or Mathematics

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of HR-related experience
• Postgraduate candidates may be considered without experience

Professional Knowledge

• Solid understanding of HR disciplines including:
  
  • Talent Acquisition, Training, Performance Management, Compensation
  • Project Management, Organizational Behavior, Financial Acumen
• In-depth knowledge of Labor Law, Labor Contract Law, and related regulations
• Familiarity with organizational processes and business operations
• Ability to develop and implement executive talent strategies

Core Competencies

• Problem-Solving: Anticipate change and adapt proactively
• Planning: Develop work plans with defined objectives and timelines
• Communication: Clear, structured communication and active listening
• Organization: Resource integration, team alignment, and task execution
• Innovation: Generate and implement feasible, creative solutions

Professional Values

• Integrity: Honest communication and accountability
• Compliance: Respect for company systems and legal frameworks
• Confidentiality: Promote and maintain a culture of information security
• Responsibility: Take initiative and ownership of tasks