Our client a dynamic and fast-paced professional based in the tranquil suburb of Irene Centurion is seeking a highly organized proactive and reliable Personal Assistant. This is a unique opportunity to support a business professional in both personal and executive capacities ensuring their day-to-day activities run smoothly and efficiently.
Your responsibilities would entail the following:
- Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer including managing calendars scheduling meetings and handling correspondence.
- Prepare and organize materials for meetings presentations board meetings and other ad hoc events.
- Coordinate travel arrangements including booking flights hotels and transportation.
- Conduct research and compile data for reports presentations and projects.
- Assist in tracking and managing budgets expenses and invoices.
- Manage fleet usage and petrol cards.
- Maintain and update contact lists databases and files.
- Coordinate and oversee special projects and events as the Chief Operating Manager assigns.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including senior management clients and service providers.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Company cell phone administration
- Managing the day-to-day activities of the office team (driver/storeman and general worker) leave discipline etc.
- Managing the maintenance of the office building and garden
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management or related field.
- Proven experience working as an executive assistant or professional assistant in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office productivity tools.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
- Knowledge of the food manufacturing industry in South Africa is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work independently.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactively resolve issues as they arise.
- Ability to work under pressure
- A strong sense of Customer Focus will be required
Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant
Education
Degree