6 Administrative Tasks jobs in Boksburg

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SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa's first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools, 5 high schools and serving over 16,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: Business Intelligence & Analytics Manager

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an analytics domain expert: help the business intelligence team scope and and prioritize projects, identify required infrastructure, maintain existing infrastructure
• Be a thought partner to other departments and drive data-driven decision-making across SPARK Schools
• Build reports and dashboards that empower stakeholders to self-service data consumption, enabling them to access data and insights as needed
• Deeply understand users within the SPARK ecosystem and their actions (end to end) and champion features to enhance user experience - reducing pain points for all stakeholders
• Help develop data-driven products and services, such as client-facing analytics insights and personalized experiences
• Be able to simplify and communicate complex topics to non-technical audiences
• Elevate the entire business (Particularly Product Design, Sales, Marketing, Systems, Accounts and Customer Service teams) by analyzing and leveraging data to make recommendations and improvements
• Work with other analysts and data scientists to support business intelligence work from SQL pipelines and Power BI
• Ad-hoc data analysis.

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Completed relevant bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science or another relevant field
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst/Scientist
• Knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge and experience using BI tools (Power BI & Excel/Google Sheets) is a requirement
• Analytics experience across company domains such as Product, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Finance
• Experience with web analytics and optimization tools (Mixpanel, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Experience in designing and setting up experiments to analyze the impact of new products and features a plus (hypothesis testing, multivariate analysis, or Bayesian)
• Experience working with developers
• Experience with databases
• Familiarity with version-control systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Ability to build Machine Learning models

Competencies:

• SQL Server
• T-SQL
• SSIS
• SSAS
• SSRS
• Azure
• Power BI
• Python
• R

Qualities:

• Grit: Persistence through challenges.
• Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
• Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
• Self­ Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support & study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company's Employment Equity goals and targets.

SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

Administrative Assistant
(Junior Level)

Location: Kempton Park

A full-time Administrative Assistant (junior level) position is available at our firm's Kempton Park offices.

The successful candidate will be expected to assist the staff in legal and administrative matters, as well as work independently when required. The role involves day-to-day administrative tasks, managing files, preparing documents, answering calls, managing diaries, data capturing, and liaising with clients and service providers. The candidate will also be expected to liaise with debtors and creditors, assist in day-to-day financial administrative tasks, and manage postal duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and coordinating diaries, appointments, and meetings.
• Handling email communications, including drafting, responding, and organising correspondence.
• Drafting legal documents, and opinions accurately and efficiently, under senior staff oversight.
• Keeping track of critical deadlines and ensuring timely submissions of legal filings.
• Maintaining and organising digital and physical files related to all matters.
• Liaising with clients, service provider, and IP offices, and other stakeholders professionally.
• Liaising with debtors and creditors.
• Assisting with day-to-day financial administrative tasks.
• Managing postal duties.

Skills and Qualities our firm is looking for:

• Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively under tight deadlines.
• Able to follow instructions accurately.*
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other administrative tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Senior certificate and computer literacy.
• Own transport (residence in or near Kempton Park preferred).
• Familiarity with docketing systems and legal filing processes is advantageous.
• Prior legal or intellectual property experience is advantageous, but not essential.

Remuneration:

Market-related salary based on position, experience, and industry standards, negotiable depending on the candidate's experience.

What our firm offers:

• A vibrant, creative workspace where your ideas are valued.
• Flexible working environment.
• Collaborative environment with a team of talented professionals.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

* Note:

This is
NOT
an attorney or candidate attorney position. Applications by candidates not suited to the specific position and level will be rejected. The firm reserves the right not to fill the position.

Only online applications will be considered. Please do not contact the firm or staff directly regarding this position
. Any direct contact will result in disqualification of the application
. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following fixed-term position has become available for a Admin Assistant, based in Kempton Park.

Purpose of the job: To ensure that administrative duties, in the laboratory, is maintained in such a way that it ensures the smooth running of processes necessary for seed lot sampling, seed- and moisture testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receiving and Registration of submitted samples

• Compare information on sample with information on register or other documentation.
• Receive sample on register and EMS
• Prepare relevant documents as per required test/s.
• Place samples in relevant containers as per required test/s.

Document Preparation for OIC's

• Complete OIC application and return to applicant
• Register OIC seed lots on register and complete relevant documentation.
• Receive OIC-samples on register and place in relevant containers as per required test/s.

Calculation and Reporting of Results

• Calculate all germination results as per ISTA and apply tolerances.
• Enter all results on register.

Issuing of Laboratory Reports and OIC's

• Laboratory reports:

Prepare laboratory reports on request.

Inform customer when laboratory report is ready for collection

• OIC's:

Confirm correct rounding (Seed calc)

Prepare preliminary OIC for confirmation purposes

Inform customer when OIC's are ready for collection

Record Keeping

• Maintaining all germination, purity, seed count and moisture records.
• Maintaining laboratory register.
• Maintaining equipment register and files.

Storeroom maintenance

• Maintaining and monitoring of incoming and outgoing stock.

General

• Respond to queries from Head Office, Packing, Production, Export, Marketing, Quality, Assurance Manager.
• Perform any reasonable task allocated by superiors to ensure the effective functioning of the seed-testing laboratory.
• Act responsibly and professionally at all times, fostering goodwill and a positive image of the Company.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Experience in past administrative roles (1+ year)

Description
Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following
fixed-term position
has become available for a Admin Assistant, based in Kempton Park.

Purpose of the job: To ensure that administrative duties, in the laboratory, is maintained in such a way that it ensures the smooth running of processes necessary for seed lot sampling, seed- and moisture testing.

Responsibilities
Receiving and Registration of submitted samples

• Compare information on sample with information on register or other documentation.
• Receive sample on register and EMS
• Prepare relevant documents as per required test/s.
• Place samples in relevant containers as per required test/s.

Document Preparation for OIC's

• Complete OIC application and return to applicant
• Register OIC seed lots on register and complete relevant documentation.
• Receive OIC-samples on register and place in relevant containers as per required test/s.

Calculation and Reporting of Results

• Calculate all germination results as per ISTA and apply tolerances.
• Enter all results on register.

Issuing of Laboratory Reports and OIC's

• Laboratory reports:

Prepare laboratory reports on request.

Inform customer when laboratory report is ready for collection

• OIC's:

Confirm correct rounding (Seed calc)

Prepare preliminary OIC for confirmation purposes

Inform customer when OIC's are ready for collection

Record Keeping

• Maintaining all germination, purity, seed count and moisture records.
• Maintaining laboratory register.
• Maintaining equipment register and files.

Storeroom maintenance

• Maintaining and monitoring of incoming and outgoing stock.

General

• Respond to queries from Head Office, Packing, Production, Export, Marketing, Quality, Assurance Manager.
• Perform any reasonable task allocated by superiors to ensure the effective functioning of the seed-testing laboratory.
• Act responsibly and professionally at all times, fostering goodwill and a positive image of the Company.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Experience in past administrative roles (1+ year)

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Contract

Salary

Market Related

Duration

<6 Months

EE Position

No

Location

Kempton Park

If you're looking for a workplace where you can grow, contribute, and make an impact, we'd love to have you on board

We are looking for a motivated and organized individual to manage front desk operations and assist with tendering administration. This dual-role position is crucial in ensuring smooth office operations while supporting the tendering and bid submission processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage front desk duties, including greeting visitors and handling calls.
• Organize meetings, schedules, and office documentation.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to tenders and bids.
• Maintain office supplies and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Track and update documents related to contracts and suppliers.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in an office or administrative role.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaborative and structured work environment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply by sending their resume to

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person