Snr Administrator Administration

Sasol; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the VP of the global Care Chemicals business and assist broader teams. You will manage calendars, travel, SAP transactions, and coordinate 1-2 annual conferences with on-site and virtual support.

In this hybrid Houston role, you will leverage AI and Microsoft 365 to streamline workflows, prepare presentations, and maintain confidentiality while driving efficiency for leaders and teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 5-10 years administrative or executive support experience in a corporate or global setting.
• Proactive mindset with ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-impact administrative support to the VP and flexible ad hoc support to direct reports and senior global team members.
• Manage complex calendars and cross-time-zone coordination; collaborate effectively with other Assistants globally.
• Handle end-to-end domestic and international travel arrangements plus all related SAP transactions, expense reporting, and follow-ups.
• Own planning and execution of 1-2 major annual conferences/events, including venues, hotels, dinners, schedules, logistics, and on-site/virtual support.
• Leverage AI tools (Copilot, generative AI, etc.) and Microsoft 365 automation to streamline workflows, improve output quality and speed, and reduce administrative burden.
• Support in preparation of professional presentations, reports, agendas, and materials; support ad hoc research and other team needs as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism while building strong collaborative relationships across the administrative support network.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and make the VP's and team's work easier.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft 365 skills

SAP/ERP experience

Calendar and travel management

Cross-time-zone coordination

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft 365

Job description

A job at Sasol is a career made by you, with purpose, development opportunities, benefits to support every stage of life and a working culture that embraces flexibility, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more.

Purpose of Job

We are seeking an energetic, tech-savvy Senior Administrative Assistant to support the VP of our global Care Chemicals business and provide ad hoc assistance to the broader global team (including VP Marketing CSA). This role is critical for driving efficiency through AI and smart processes, owning logistics for 1-2 annual conferences/events, and handling flexible administrative work including SAP transactions. Ideal for a proactive professional who thrives on making leaders and teams more effective. Houston hybrid role (min. 3 days office/week) with scheduling flexibility within a standard 40-hour work week.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide high-impact administrative support to the VP and flexible ad hoc support to direct reports and senior global team members.
• Manage complex calendars and cross-time-zone coordination; collaborate effectively with other Assistants globally.
• Handle end-to-end domestic and international travel arrangements plus all related SAP transactions, expense reporting, and follow-ups.
• Own planning and execution of 1-2 major annual conferences/events, including venues, hotels, dinners, schedules, logistics, and on-site/virtual support.
• Leverage AI tools (Copilot, generative AI, etc.) and Microsoft 365 automation to streamline workflows, improve output quality and speed, and reduce administrative burden.
• Support in preparation of professional presentations, reports, agendas, and materials; support ad hoc research and other team needs as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism while building strong collaborative relationships across the administrative support network.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and make the VP's and team's work easier.

Formal Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Working Experience

• 5-10 years administrative or executive support experience in a corporate or global setting
• Strong foundational experience + high energy preferred over extensive tenure.

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and demonstrated use of AI tools to drive productivity and quality.
• SAP or similar ERP experience for administrative transactions strongly preferred.
• Proven strength in calendar/travel management, event coordination, multitasking, and delivering consistent, detail-oriented results with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally at all levels; self-motivated with strong ownership and problem-solving ability.

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Sasol treats work-authorized job applicants equally in recruiting and hiring without regard to their citizenship status or national origin unless required by law, regulation, executive order, government contract, or determination by the Attorney General. Please note Sasol will not sponsor, obtain, and/or petition for temporary visa status (for example, E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) for candidates for this position and/or personnel hired for this position.