Assistant: Admin

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in Durban is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to the designated manager and department. You will handle filing, travel, meetings, and document preparation to ensure smooth office operations.

The role requires solid MS Office skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. The position involves diary management, preparing reports, coordinating events, and handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Matric with advanced MS Office skills.
• Administration diploma or equivalent is an advantage.
• 2–3 years of administrative experience; FMCG environment preferable.

Responsibilities

• Managed filing system
• Travel arrangements
• Meetings/Events
• Documents/Presentations/Reports
• Managed housekeeping
• Office Admin. Support
• Petty cash
• Minutes
• Diary management
• Adhoc requests

Skills

MS Office

Office management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Administration diploma or equivalent

Job description

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose:

To provide administrative assistance and support to the designated Manager and/or department/team in order to ensure the smooth running of the department/office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed filing system
• Travel arrangements
• Meetings/Events
• Documents/Presentations/Reports
• Managed housekeeping
• Office Admin. Support
• Petty cash
• Minutes
• Managed Diary
• Adhoc requests

Experience and Qualifications:

• Matric (must have MS Office advanced skills)
• Administration diploma or equivalent diploma an advantage
• 2-3 Years administrative experience
• Experience in an FMCG environment preferable

Skills and competencies:

• Organisational understanding
• Office Management/Office Systems and Processes
• Company policies and procedures
• Product service knowledge
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Assertiveness
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Planning & Organising skills
• Proactively
• Decision making
• Supportiveness
• Listening
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency
• Respect

Working conditions:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Extra hours when required – as per management discretion
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information
• Pressurised role, deadline driven
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.