Job Description

Admin Officer - Cape Town Admin and Office Management
Cape Town - Western Cape
Our client is seeking to appoint a Temporary Administrative Officer (AO1) to support the MURP (Mayoral Urban Regeneration Programme) Area Central Branch.
This short-term placement will provide crucial administrative and logistical support to ensure continuity and efficiency in the delivery of community-based initiatives. The role of the AO will assist in ensuring:

• Continuity and Stability: Supports ongoing operations during a period of reduced staff capacity.
• Improved Efficiency: Allows senior staff to focus on strategic oversight.
• Service Delivery Assurance: Helps maintain commitments to community projects.
• Cost-effective Flexibility: Temporary solution with no long-term employment obligations.

This role may require attendance at community meetings and events during evenings or weekends, and flexibility is therefore essential.
Key Responsibilities: * Perform general clerical and administrative duties for the MURP Area Central Branch.

• Assist with the coordination of site visits and collect relevant documentation.
• Compile and maintain a complete Portfolio of Evidence for MURP activities.
• Provide logistical support for meetings and events, including venue bookings, minute-taking, and transport-related tasks.
• Prepare documents and materials for training sessions, interventions, and meetings (e.g. attendance registers, printing, etc.).
• Carry out general office tasks including photocopying, scanning, emailing, and telephone management.
• Maintain and regularly update internal databases related to MURP activities.
• Support project administration tasks, including maintaining SharePoint and other digital systems.

Requirements:
Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Relevant office administration training or experience 2 years+

Experience and Skills:

• A solid understanding of MURP operations and the local government environment
• Prior experience in MURP-related projects is highly advantageous
• Experience working with EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) workers is beneficial
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and people skills
• Ability to manage tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Proactive, flexible, and community-focused approach

NB: Should you not be contacted within 7 days of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful
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