Cape Town: Junior Administrative & Operations Assistant posted by Tower Group

Our client, a leader in the shipping industry is seeking a Junior Administrative & Operations Assistant to join their team based in Cape Town.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) essential
• Certificate or diploma in Business Administration or Logistics (advantageous but not required)
• 02 years of experience in administration, invoicing, or data capturing (internship or part-time roles also acceptable).
• Exposure to logistics, freight forwarding, or shipping is a plus but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company.
• Professional, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Enthusiastic about developing a career in logistics and shipping
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook essential).

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with preparing and sending client quotations.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes to support business conversion.
• Generate and issue invoices under supervision, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain filing systems and keep records organized.
• Capture operational and client data into company systems.
• Provide general administrative support to the operations team.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding basic queries.