Every smooth-running business has one person everyone quietly relies on. This role is that person - hired on purpose.
Our UK-based client is hiring a full-time, remote Office Administrator based in South Africa. You will run the administrative heartbeat of the business: correspondence, records, scheduling, supplier admin and the dozens of small tasks that only look small when they are done well. This is a long-term role on UK business hours.
About Our Client
The client is a steady, growing UK company that has learned a simple truth: when administration is strong, everyone else's job gets easier. They are hiring a professional administrator and intend to treat them like one.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage shared inboxes, correspondence and incoming requests
- Keep records, files and internal registers accurate and current
- Schedule meetings, book appointments and manage shared calendars
- Process supplier invoices, orders and basic finance admin
- Prepare documents, reports and presentations to a clean standard
- Support the team with onboarding admin and general requests
- Spot and fix the small process gaps that create repeat work
What You Will Be Doing Day-to-Day
Mornings begin with the inbox and the day's schedule: triaging requests, confirming appointments, and clearing quick administrative wins. Through the day you will process documents and invoices, update records, and handle the queries that keep a business friendly and functional.
You will end each day with a tidy task list and a clear view of tomorrow - and end each month having made at least one recurring task simpler than you found it.
This suits a South African professional who is organised, warm and dependable - the kind of administrator who notices, remembers and follows through without being reminded.
If you are based in South Africa with solid admin experience and excellent English, this is a stable remote role with a UK employer that respects great administration. Apply today.
Requirements
- 2+ years' experience in office administration or business support
- Excellent written and spoken English with a friendly, professional manner
- Proven reliability: stable fibre internet, backup power for load shedding, and a quiet home office
- Confident with tech tools: Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, and shared calendars
- Accurate, organised and consistent with follow-through
- Comfortable juggling varied tasks to UK business hours
Benefits
Full-time remote position working for a UK-based employer. Competitive salary paid in ZAR. Long-term stable role. Supportive team environment. Direct access to founder-led business.

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