Office Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Bash
Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

  • We’re looking for a proactive, organised and hands-on Office Manager to keep Bash Central and our office hubs running smoothly.
  • You’ll be the face of Bash, creating a warm, welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors, while making sure our spaces are clean, safe, well-maintained and ready for our teams to do their best work.
  • From coordinating our outsourced cleaning team and keeping our hubs stocked with the essentials, to managing suppliers, sorting out facilities and keeping a close eye on spend, you’ll bring the organisation, ownership and attention to detail that keep our workplace running like clockwork.
  • If you’re a people person who loves making things happen, takes pride in the details and believes a great workplace experience is all in the little things, we’d love to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Reception and Office Administration

  • Be the face of Bash, welcoming visitors, candidates, suppliers and employees.
  • Manage reception, general enquiries, visitor access, mail, courier deliveries and meeting arrangements.
  • Coordinate meeting rooms, catering, refreshments and office events.
  • Provide general administrative support and communicate relevant office updates to employees.
  • Ongoing communication to the teams through slack and face-face.

Office, Events and Facilities Management

  • Own the day-to-day running and presentation of Bash Central and our office hubs, ensuring spaces are clean, organised, safe and functional.
  • Coordinate maintenance, repairs and office access requirements with building management and relevant service providers.
  • Manage office equipment, stationery and consumables, ensuring supplies are available when needed.
  • Identify and resolve operational issues, following up to ensure timely resolution.
  • Organise and manage team events.

Cleaning and Hygiene

  • Coordinate the day-to-day service delivery of our outsourced cleaners, including schedules, coverage and cleaning standards.
  • Conduct regular inspections, address service concerns with the provider and ensure consistent hygiene across the office.
  • Monitor cleaning supplies and follow up on corrective actions where needed.

Supplier Management and Expenditure Tracking

  • Coordinate office suppliers across cleaning, maintenance, refreshments, catering and stationery.
  • Obtain quotations, monitor service delivery and follow up on outstanding issues.
  • Track weekly and monthly expenditure, including refreshments across our office hubs, against agreed budgets and spending guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate company credit card records, receipts and supporting documentation, and submit invoices for approval.
  • Prepare expenditure summaries, identify opportunities to reduce waste and flag potential overspending to People Ops.
  • People Ops retains overall budget accountability and invoice approval. This role is responsible for expenditure tracking, accurate record-keeping and proactive cost control.

Health, Safety and Security

  • Conduct routine checks to identify maintenance issues, hygiene concerns and potential safety risks.
  • Escalate incidents and support workplace health, safety, security and emergency procedures.
  • Ensure visitors and contractors follow relevant office access and safety requirements.

What We're Looking For

  • 2–3 years’ experience in office management, reception, facilities coordination or a similar administrative role.
  • Strong organisational, administrative and multitasking skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a professional, service-oriented approach.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with strong ownership and practical problem-solving skills.
  • Experience coordinating suppliers and outsourced service providers; cleaning team coordination experience is advantageous.
  • Experience tracking expenditure, managing receipts and administering company credit card transactions is advantageous.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • A cost-conscious mindset, with integrity and discretion when handling company resources and information.

What Success Looks Like

  • A welcoming, clean, safe and well-maintained office.
  • A professional reception experience and reliable cleaning and supplier services.
  • Well-stocked office hubs with minimal wastage.
  • Accurate expenditure tracking, timely administration and early escalation of potential overspending.
  • Facilities and operational issues resolved promptly, supporting a positive workplace experience.

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You'll apply on Bash's own site before 6 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeContract
LocationCape Town, Western Cape
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience2+ years
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date6 November 2026
Bash
Cape Town, Western Cape

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