Provincial Administrator Job – Lesaka Technologies

Job Description

Company: Lesaka Technologies
Job Title: Provincial Administrator
Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Financial Services
Job Function: Administration
Experience Level: 2–4 years
Posted: 29 September 2026
Closing Date: 12 October 2026

Provincial Administrator Job Vacancy in Nelspruit

Lesaka Technologies is looking for a Provincial Administrator to join its team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will provide efficient, professional and technically proficient administrative support to the Provincial Head while helping to maintain the operational effectiveness of the province.

This is a permanent administration job in Nelspruit suited to an organised, reliable and detail-oriented individual with strong administrative, communication and coordination skills.

Provincial Administrator Job Purpose

The Provincial Administrator will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Provincial Head and ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the provincial office.

The role also involves routine compliance, facilities, infrastructure, asset and staff administration, including monitoring the physical security and general upkeep of the premises.

Key Responsibilities

General Administration

• Attend provincial meetings and accurately update meeting minutes.

• Filter reports received from Head Office and monitor feedback to ensure deadlines are met.

• Order refreshments, consumables and general office supplies.

• Update distribution lists on the Global Address Book/List.

• Maintain and update internal telephone lists.

• Coordinate boardroom and facility bookings.

• Coordinate invitations to clients for meetings and events.

• Organise functions and ensure required facilities are set up.

• Recover payments relating to facilities and functions.

• Order and distribute stationery, welcome packs, promotional items and business cards.

• Monitor and manage the stock control team.

• Ensure employees are correctly reflected on the organisational structure and that work items are distributed to the appropriate staff and teams.

Cost Control and Financial Administration

• Support operational initiatives aimed at controlling costs within approved provincial budgets.

• Monitor expenditure and recoveries against budgets.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved operational efficiency.

• Provide input into the preparation and compilation of budgets, including capital expenditure and operating income and expenditure.

• Maintain and submit employee expense claims.

• Coordinate monthly recovery of telephone costs relating to personal calls.

• Liaise with external service providers and vendors to ensure efficient service delivery.

• Work with Financial Shared Services (FSS) to ensure payments and expenses are processed effectively.

• Maintain and update the payment register.

Infrastructure and Asset Management

• Ensure the overall operational readiness and efficiency of the provincial office.

• Monitor premises to ensure appropriate housekeeping and general upkeep.

• Report building and maintenance incidents, including issues relating to carpets, wallpaper, lighting and roof leaks.

• Log incidents involving faulty office equipment through the appropriate systems and follow up to ensure they are resolved.

• Assist with maintaining a safe, functional and professional office environment.

Staff Administration

• Maintain and control confidential employee files.

• Coordinate provincial leave schedules in consultation with the Provincial Head.

• Extract overdue leave reports and advise relevant line managers where compulsory leave needs to be taken.

• Act as a central point of contact for Human Resources information requests and returns.

• Ensure legally required workplace posters and notices are displayed.

• Coordinate administration relating to staff changes, including Personnel Record Updates (PRUs).

• Facilitate documentation for employee appointments, transfers and resignations.

• Assist with administration relating to personal computer licences.

• Provide general administrative support to employees regarding Employee Self-Service (ESS) and medical aid queries.

• Maintain accurate employee records.

• Coordinate corporate wear fittings.

Key Performance Areas

Performance in this role will be measured against:

• Provincial staff feedback and service levels.

• Effective control and reduction of operating costs.

• Cost management relating to events, stationery, office supplies and travel.

• Quality and efficiency of office accounting and reporting processes.

• Effective administration and operational support to the Provincial Head and provincial team.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants interested in the Provincial Administrator vacancy at Lesaka Technologies should have:

• Grade 12 / Matric.

• Relevant tertiary qualification or education.

• 2–4 years of basic administrative experience.

• Experience in an administrative or office support environment will be advantageous.

• Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Required Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong numerical and figure-orientated skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good coordination and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Reliability, honesty and trustworthiness.

• Ability to maintain confidential employee and company information.

• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.

• Ability to work effectively with internal departments, employees, vendors and external service providers.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.

• Relevant tertiary education.

• 2–4 years of administration experience.

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong numerical ability.

• Valid South African driver’s licence, free of endorsements.