Executive Assistant

Sovereign Foods Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Foods Ltd is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide efficient administrative support to the Group Executive: HR. The ideal candidate must have a tertiary qualification in HR and at least 3 years’ executive assistant experience, capable of maintaining office functionality and liaising with stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' Executive Assistant experience required.
• Professional demeanor and deadline driven.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate functioning of the Group Executive – HR's office and diary.
• Liaise with key stakeholders and assist the HR Team.
• Prepare packs for meetings and track ongoing HR initiatives.

Skills

Planning and organizational abilities

Advanced communication skills

Data structuring skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Job description

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Kariega

Job Description

Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Executive Assistant. The successful incumbent will report directly to the Group Executive: HR and will be responsible for the functioning of the Group Executive – HR’s office and for providing effective and efficient administrative and support services to the Division. The job holder must be in possession of a tertiary qualification in HR and a minimum of 3 years’ Executive Assistant experience is required. This position carries the Task Grade of T09.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the optimal functioning of the Group Executive – HR’s office and diary.
• Liaise with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage the company’s CSI activities.
• Review and edit correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Capture and manage HR information.
• Prepare packs for meetings (Board & EXCO meetings).
• Track ongoing HR initiatives.
• Coordinate information, compile and distribute weekly and monthly reports.
• Provide ongoing assistance to the HR Team.
• Maintain an effective filling system.
• Assist with expense reporting.
  
  

Qualifications

• Building strategic working relationships.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Advanced level communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent data structuring skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office products.
• Advanced minute taking skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Deadline driven.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
  
  

Closing Date: 15 July 2025

As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.

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