Administrative Assistant (Remote) – Part-Time Independent Contract

Looking for a flexible remote admin role in the education sector? An established educational organisation is hiring a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support programme delivery operations, finance coordination, travel logistics, and systems management in a fully remote environment.

Job Overview

• Position: Administrative Assistant
• Job Type: Independent Contract
• Work Schedule: Part-Time (Approx. 10 hours per week)
• Location: Remote / Work From Home
• Industry: Education
• Salary: R190 per month
• Posted Date: 21 May 2026

About the Role

This remote Administrative Assistant position is ideal for a highly organised professional with strong operational and coordination skills. The successful candidate will support a busy programme delivery team by managing travel arrangements, finance administration, event coordination, and document systems.

The role suits someone who thrives in structured environments, pays close attention to detail, and can independently manage follow-ups and deadlines while working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Travel & Logistics Coordination

• Assist with booking flights, accommodation, and transfers
• Prepare visa invitation documentation
• Research cost-effective travel solutions
• Coordinate logistics for programme-related travel

Finance & Sage Administration

• Process financial requests within Sage
• Assist with stipends, purchase orders, and reconciliations
• Ensure procurement compliance and accurate documentation
• Support finance workflow processes

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Systems & Document Management

• Maintain SharePoint repositories and operational trackers
• Keep travel, payment, and stipend records updated
• Improve accessibility and repeatability of documentation
• Organise administrative systems efficiently

Event & Retreat Support

• Coordinate administrative support for in-person events
• Liaise with venue teams and on-site staff
• Ensure participant logistics and readiness are handled

Minimum Requirements

• 2–4 years’ experience in an administrative or operations support role
• Experience with ERP or finance systems such as Sage
• Strong travel booking and logistics coordination experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience in education, non-profit, or programme-delivery environments
• Previous remote or hybrid work experience
• Ability to create SOPs, templates, and process documentation
• Strong process improvement mindset

Required Software Skills

• Sage
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Office Suite / Google Workspace

Benefits

• Fully remote work-from-home opportunity
• Flexible low-hour commitment
• Support meaningful educational programme delivery
• Join a process-driven and organised team culture
• Ideal for experienced administrators seeking flexible remote work

Why Apply?

This part-time remote Administrative Assistant job offers flexibility, meaningful work, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful educational programmes while working from home. If you enjoy structured administration, finance coordination, and operational support, this could be an excellent fit.