Temporary Administrative Assistant- Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Temporary Administrative Assistant
- Company: Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd
- Group: VKB Group
- Location: Harrismith, Free State
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Post Date: 11 September 2026
- Closing Date: 11 September 2026
About Crown Bag
Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd is a packing material manufacturer based in Harrismith in the Eastern Free State. The company is a subsidiary of VKB Landbou (Pty) Ltd and forms part of the VKB Group.
Crown Bag supports the VKB Group’s strategy of integrating opportunities throughout the agricultural value chain, helping reduce input costs for producers.
Job Overview
The Temporary Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and financial assistance while supporting customer account management and day-to-day business operations.
This role requires someone who is highly organised, numerically strong and attentive to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines and provide excellent internal and external customer service.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Capturing and allocating customer receipts daily.
- Managing and maintaining the debtor’s book.
- Processing and monitoring customer account transactions.
- Approving credit notes and sales orders within the delegated mandate.
- Assisting with month-end administrative processes.
- Preparing and maintaining audit files for internal and external audits.
- Compiling and distributing administrative and operational reports.
- Performing general filing, recordkeeping and document control.
- Supporting the management team with ad hoc administrative tasks.
- Assisting with compliance with company policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4.
- 3–5 years’ experience in an administrative role.
- Experience in the agriculture, manufacturing or FMCG environment will be advantageous.
- Computer literacy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong numerical ability.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in Afrikaans and English will be advantageous.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- A strong client-service orientation.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.