Manufacturing Administrator

Recruiter

Jenrecruitment

Job Ref

1461171583

Date posted

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

An established national and international manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Manufacturing Administrator to join their Cape Town branch.

This role is suited to an organised and deadline-driven individual with strong administrative and production coordination skills who is comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting production flow, sales order processing, stock coordination, manufacturing administration, and invoicing processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment
• Pastel Evolution experience essential
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Own reliable transport
• Contactable references

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and process customer purchase orders
• Coordinate and hand over orders to Production
• Process manufacturing and sales orders on the system
• GRV stock and goods into Pastel Evolution
• Follow up with Production regarding outstanding orders and completion timelines
• Compile picking slips and job cards
• Assist with stock control and stock balance checks
• Coordinate courier collections and deliveries where required
• Maintain accurate production and administrative documentation
• Follow up on outstanding paperwork and communicate with relevant departments
• Complete manufacturing administration processes and invoicing

Key Competencies

• Strong administrative ability
• Manufacturing and production coordination understanding
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Deadline driven and process orientated
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Qualification Requirements

• Matric essential
• Pastel Evolution proficiency essential
• Manufacturing industry exposure essential

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