Junior Administrative Assistant

at Living Design
Published October 8, 2026
Expires December 8, 2026
Location Durban, South Africa
Category Administration  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

Description
JUNIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

We are looking for a reliable, organised and enthusiastic Junior Administrative Assistant to join our growing
architecture practice.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to
gain experience in a professional architectural and construction environment and develop their administrative and organisational skills.

THE ROLE

You will provide general administrative support to the
architectural team and assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the
practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• General office administration and filing

• Managing emails and basic correspondence

• Answering and directing telephone calls

• Preparing documents, letters and quotations

• Assisting with invoices and basic financial
administration

• Organising and maintaining project files

• Assisting with printing, scanning and
document management

• Scheduling meetings and appointments

• Assisting with client, consultant and
contractor correspondence

• Helping prepare documents for project and
municipal submissions

• Assisting the team with general project
administration

• Maintaining office supplies and general
office organisation

• Providing day-to-day administrative support
to the architectural team

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is:

✓ Organised and detail-oriented

✓ Reliable and punctual

✓ Professional and presentable

✓ Friendly and comfortable communicating with
people

✓ Computer literate

✓ Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and
Outlook

✓ Able to communicate well in English, both
written and verbal

✓ Willing to learn and take initiative

✓ Able to manage multiple small tasks and meet
deadlines

✓ Interested in architecture, design,
construction or property

Previous administrative experience would be an advantage,
but we are also open to a motivated candidate with limited work experience who
demonstrates the right attitude and willingness to learn.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Working within an architectural practice will give you
exposure to:

Architecture • Construction • Property Development •
Clients • Consultants • Contractors • Municipal Processes • Project
Administration

This is an opportunity to grow your skills while working
alongside a professional design team.

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Junior
Administrative Assistant

Location: Durban

Salary: R6,000 per month

Please Send your resume/CV

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