Front Office & Research Assistant

Recruiter:

PlaceTalent

Job Ref:

JHB000493/CB

Date posted:

Thursday, July 9, 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 and research support to internal teams.

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Be Doing

Managing front office operations — welcoming visitors, handling calls, and ensuring a professional first impression at all times
Coordinating meeting rooms, boardroom bookings, and office logistics
Providing research and administrative support to internal teams — this includes data capturing, compiling presentations, formatting reports, and conducting information searches
Drafting correspondence, taking minutes, and managing documentation
Supporting day-to-day office administration as required

What You Need to Qualify

Matric plus an additional qualification (administration, office management, or similar)
3–5 years of experience in a front office or administrative role
Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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

To Apply
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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