🏢 Office Mom – Howick Scrap Metal

Location: Howick, KwaZulu‑Natal
Employment Type: Full‑Time or Half‑Day

About the Role

We’re looking for a caring, highly organized Office Mom to keep our office running smoothly and support our scrapyard team and owner. Based in Howick, you’ll foster a positive, efficient workspace and handle a variety of administrative and HR‑style duties.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management

• Coordinate procurement of office supplies: stationery, cleaning materials, refreshments.

• Ensure office equipment is functional and schedule maintenance or replacements as needed.

Human Resources & Team Support

• Maintain employee records: attendance, leave tracking, and support performance reviews.

• Organize staff training and team-building activities to nurture morale and productivity.

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related queries and escalate issues when necessary.

Support to Yard Owner

• Manage the owner’s calendar, appointments, and communications.

• Assist with general admin tasks, document handling, and basic bookkeeping.

Additional Duties

• Greet visitors, answer and direct calls.

• Liaise with clients and suppliers regarding collections and deliveries.

• Help streamline office workflows and implement efficient systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in office administration or a similar support role.

• Excellent organizational skills; adept at multitasking and time management.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Discreet approach to handling confidential information and HR matters.

• Proficient in MS Office or equivalent software.

• Positive attitude and resilience in a dynamic, industrial environment.

Preferred (Not Essential)

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.

• First Aid certification.