Assistant to the GM

Michelle Taylor Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Assistant to the GM to provide administrative support to the General Manager. The role requires strong event management skills and at least 5 years of experience in a similar fast-paced environment. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are also necessary. This role involves managing calendars, drafting presentations, and handling travel arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience as a Personal Assistant or Secretary.
• Experience in administration and office coordination.
• Valid drivers License and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the General Manager.
• Manage the GM's calendar and emails.
• Draft presentations and prepare meetings.
• Reconcile expenses and travel arrangements.

Skills

Event and travel management

Communication skills

Report writing

Meeting minute taking

Education

Matric certificate

Secretarial / Office Administration qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

The Assistant to the GM is responsible to provide the General Manager with day to day administrative, secretarial and general business support, including performance of communication and operational tasks as instructed, including the management of his calendar, emails, arranging corporate functions and doing presentation drafting, meeting preparation, expense and travel reconciliations and other tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate, with additional Secretarial / Office Administration / Personal Assistant qualification.
• At least 5 years experience working as a Personal Assistant or Secretary within a fast-paced environment.
• Administration and office coordination experience.
• Event and travel management skills and experience.
• Experience in taking meeting minutes, as well as report and letter writing.
• Valid drivers License and own vehicle.