Executive Assistant

Merchants; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Business Area Assistant with bilingual skills in English and French. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive support in administrative tasks including communication, travel, and office operations. This role requires strong organisational abilities and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years secretarial/administrative experience required.
• Strong computer literacy in MS Office.
• Ability to work evening shifts for Canadian hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Business Unit.
• Manage calendars, travel bookings, and meeting logistics.
• Handle correspondence and client-facing communication.

Skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Bilingual (English / French)

Education

Matric or NQF equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Business Area Assistant – Bilingual (English / French)

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced support role?

We're looking for a Business Area Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will:

1. Provide administrative and secretarial support to our Business Unit
2. Manage calendars, travel bookings, meeting logistics, and office supplies
3. Handle correspondence and client-facing communication
4. Support procurement and petty cash administration
5. Ensure the smooth running of daily office operations

Requirements:

1. Minimum Matric or NQF equivalent
2. 2+ years secretarial / administrative experience
3. Strong computer literacy in MS Office
4. Ability to work Canadian business hours (evening shifts in SA)
5. Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French

What we're looking for:

1. Proactive and organised multitasker
2. Discreet and professional
3. Customer-service driven
4. Strong attention to detail