Workshop Admin Assistant

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000798/SZ

Date posted:

Friday, January 9, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Workshop Admin Assistant

Stipend: R5,500

Location: KZN (Durban)

POSITION INFO:
About the role
To provide basic administrative support to the workshop team, assisting with documentation, data capturing, and coordination activities to ensure smooth workshop operations.

Responsibilities:

Capture job cards, service records, and workshop documentation.
File and maintain service and repair records (manual and electronic).
Assist with booking jobs and tracking job status.
Support workshop supervisors with basic admin tasks.
Answer internal calls and assist with queries.
Assist with stock or parts-related paperwork (where required).
General office administration and housekeeping duties.

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.
Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly.
Good attention to detail.

Advantageous

Previous admin exposure (workplace, internship, or learnership).
Exposure to a technical, workshop, or service environment.

Key Competencies

Organised and methodical.
Willingness to learn.
Reliable and punctual.
Able to work in a structured environment.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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