Front Office & Research Assistant

Recruiter:

PlaceTalent

Job Ref:

JHB000493/CB

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

21000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
A well-established agricultural organisation based in the East of Pretoria is looking for a polished, organised, and tech-savvy Front Office & Research Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a dual-function role suited to someone who can hold the front office with professionalism while providing meaningful administrative, reporting, and data management support to the Research team.

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Be Doing Managing front office operations (approx. 30% of the role) - welcoming visitors, handling calls, and ensuring a professional first impression at all times Coordinating meeting rooms, boardroom bookings, and office logistics Providing dedicated administrative support to the Research team, including data capturing, data management, and general research coordination Compiling, formatting, and writing reports and presentations to support research outputs Conducting information searches and gathering supporting research material Drafting correspondence, taking minutes, and managing documentation Managing and maintaining documents and workflows via SharePoint or similar platforms Supporting day-to-day office administration as required What You Need to Qualify Matric plus a relevant degree or diploma (Business Administration, Research, Office Management, or similar) 1 - 2 years of experience in a front office or administrative role Strong report writing skills, with the ability to compile and format clear, professional documents Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience working with SharePoint or a similar document\/workflow management platform Fluent in Afrikaans and English (written and verbal) Comfortable working with AI tools in a professional environment Exceptionally well-presented with a professional and confident manner Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and shift between front office and research support seamlessly Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30 Friday: 08:00 - 16:00 Please apply directly, by clicking on the apply button or visit If you have not had any response in one week, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.

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