Administrative and Operations Assistant

Part-Time Administrative & Operations Assistant JP Rainbow Home-Based E-Commerce Startup (Hydroponic Systems, Artificial Plants, ) \*\2 days/week\\ | \\Home-Based (Retreat, Cape Town)\\ | \\March 2026\\* \*\About the Role\\* Home-based in Retreat, 2 fixed days/week (e.g. Tue + Thu). Handle stock, listings, photos, sales support, bookkeeping, and admin for our Shopify + Takealot store. Fully remote except occasional client visits \*\Key Responsibilities\\* \*\Stock\\: Cycle counts, receive deliveries at home, update Shopify/Takealot inventory, flag issues, keep storage tidy.\\Listings & Photos\\: Add/update Shopify products (titles, descriptions, tags), photograph/edit/upload images (5–10 per product using phone + free tools).\\Sales & Quotes\\: Track pipeline in Google Sheets, prepare/send/follow-up quotations, assist Takealot orders/sync.\\Bookkeeping\\: Use Zoho Books for expenses, invoices, reconciliations, basic reports (SA VAT compliance).\\Tasks\\: Use Asana to track work, log progress/handovers.\\Daily Admin\\*: respond quickly, order supplies, handover notes. \*\Working Arrangement\\* 2 full days/week (agreed in advance).Fully home-basedHours are completely flexible — as long as all tasks are completed to a high standard within your 2 days, work when it suits you best.Tools: Shopify, Takealot, Zoho Books, Asana, Google Workspace, Slack. \*\Preferred Skills\\* E-commerce/stock/admin experience (entry-level OK).Familiar with Asana, Zoho Books, Takealot seller processes (or quick learner; training given).Basic product photography/editing.Detail-oriented, proactive, good English, reliable home setup. \*\What We Offer\\* Flexible part-time fit for other commitments.Hands-on e-commerce/eco-products experience in small team.\*\Salary Expectations\\*: State yours in application (e.g. hourly or daily rate). Final rate negotiated after interview based on your stated expectations and background. \*\How to Apply\\* Email CV + short note (why interested + relevant experience) \*\and your salary expectations\\ to \\info@jprainbow.co.za\\* Subject: Part-Time Admin & Ops Assistant (Home-Based, Retreat) Job Type: Part-time Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cape Town, Western Cape 7945