Administrative & Operations Assistant – Russel & Rose

Full-time, Permanent, Work
Cape Town
Posted 2 months ago

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE

Russel & Rose is a Cape Town-based modern heirloom jewellery brand specialising in handcrafted solid-gold pieces that celebrate family history, memory and personal connection. 

Russel & Rose is seeking a highly organised, proactive and energetic Administrative & Operations Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of its growing business. This is a varied, hands-on role covering customer and supplier communication, order coordination, invoicing, stock control, website administration and general operational support. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic small-business environment, take ownership of tasks and maintain a consistently high level of accuracy and service.

 

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the company inbox and respond to customer and supplier enquiries professionally and promptly.
  • Coordinate customer orders from enquiry through to invoicing, production, collection or delivery.
  • Book courier collections and deliveries and monitor shipments to ensure they reach customers on time.
  • Place purchase orders with suppliers, follow up on outstanding orders and maintain accurate purchasing records.
  • Monitor production and supplier deadlines, proactively following up to keep orders on schedule.
  • Prepare pro forma invoices and tax invoices using Xero and assist with debtor and creditor administration.
  • Maintain accurate financial, operational and administrative records and organised filing systems.
  • Conduct regular stock takes, update inventory records and investigate or escalate discrepancies.
  • Source gemstones when required and maintain accurate control of gemstone stock.
  • Liaise with suppliers, customers, couriers and production partners to ensure efficient workflow and excellent service.
  • Support website administration by uploading new images, checking content and functionality, and reporting errors to the website developer.
  • Assist with compiling website newsletters and provide general administrative and operational support across the business.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:

1. Work experience and industry exposure

  • Previous experience in an administrative, operations, office support or similarly varied coordination role is essential.
  • Experience using Xero accounting software and preparing invoices is preferred.
  • Basic bookkeeping knowledge and experience supporting debtor and creditor administration are advantageous.
  • Experience with stock control, inventory administration, courier coordination and customer service is highly advantageous.
  • Previous experience in a small business, retail, jewellery, luxury goods or product-based environment would be beneficial, but not essential.

2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach.
  • Able to build positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, couriers, production partners and service providers.
  • Friendly, calm and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage queries and changing priorities professionally.
  • A collaborative team player who is also comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.

3. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
  • Highly organised with strong time-management and prioritisation skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records, invoices, orders and stock information.
  • Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-moving environment without losing sight of quality or follow-through.
  • Proactive and able to anticipate what needs to be done, resolve routine issues and follow up consistently.

4. General

  • Tech savvy, essential.
  • Comfortable working with websites and digital tools, including uploading content and liaising with a website developer.
  • Professional, reliable, trustworthy and discreet when handling customer, supplier and financial information.
  • High energy, adaptable and willing to learn, with a practical, hands-on approach.

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Closing date for applications: 28 August 2026

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin, Office & Support
Location:Cape Town (in-office)
Reporting to:Business Owner
Nature of contract:Permanent
Hours of work:8.30am -1pm & 2pm - 5pm
Salary range:R20k - R25k/month commensurate with skill and experience
Closing date for applications:28 August 2026
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