Office supervisors

Office supervisors supervise and co-ordinate the activities of clerical support workers.

Skill level: Skilled

Check your pay

  • The majority of Office supervisors earn a salary between R7 328 and R39 697 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Office supervisors ranges from R7 328 to R17 217.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R11 114 and R24 048 per month.

Duties and tasks

  • Coordinating, assigning and reviewing the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: word processing, record keeping and filing, operating telephones and switchboards; data entry, desktop publishing and other activities involving general office and administrative skills
  • Establishing work schedules and procedures and coordinating activities with other work units or departments
  • Resolving work-related problems and preparing and submitting progress and other reports
  • Training and instructing employees in job duties, safety procedures and company policies, or arranging for training to be provided
  • Evaluating employees’ job performance and conformity with regulations, and recommending appropriate personnel action
  • Assisting in recruitment, interviewing, and selection of employees

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