Regional Administrator

About Black Sash

Black Sash is an organization dedicated to advancing socio-economic rights as defined in the South African Constitution of 1996, focusing primarily on social security and protection for vulnerable groups like women and children. Its initiatives aim to help reduce poverty and inequality significantly.

Role Overview

The Regional Administrator supports the Gauteng Regional Team and manages the daily administrative operations at the regional office in Johannesburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage switchboard duties including answering and transferring calls, maintain a welcoming reception area, receive visitors, and distribute informational materials appropriately.
• Handle office administration tasks such as filing, sorting mail and faxes, courier arrangements, and managing inventory of office supplies and cleaning products.
• Maintain human resources records including leave forms and timesheets, prepare monthly leave schedules, and supervise cleaning staff when necessary.
• Provide logistical support for regional programs and projects by organizing community meetings, trainings, and events in coordination with the Regional Manager and partners.
• Oversee financial administration by assisting with cash transfer requests, invoice preparation and forwarding documentation for payments to the national office.
• Maintain office equipment including computers, copiers, telephones, and keep an updated asset register; report malfunctions as needed.
• Capture data accurately on Black Sash’s databases; support partners by managing survey data collection on tablets and ensure uploaded information is current and audited regularly.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matriculation exemption plus a relevant qualification in office or administrative management.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years’ experience providing administrative support in small to medium-sized enterprises.

Skillset and Attributes

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, web browsers, and a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Effective time management, strong attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple tasks, and excellent administrative capabilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Command of spoken and written English and fluency in at least one additional South African language.

Additional Information

Black Sash places a high value on integrity, confidentiality, transparency, accountability, and teamwork. Candidates should embody these values while demonstrating proactivity, creativity, resilience under pressure, and adherence to deadlines. Preference is given to women as per organizational policy.

Compensation and Application Details

• Employment type is permanent, full-time based onsite in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
• Annual remuneration: R148124 (inclusive of medical allowance and pension).
• Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV (maximum two pages), and three references by 13 February 2026.
• Contact: Mr. J Marques (Tel: 021 686 6952) for enquiries.
• Applications must reference the job title "Regional Administrator" in the subject line.

Legal and Compliance Note

Submission of an application implies consent to Black Sash using and storing personal data in compliance with POPIA for recruitment purposes.