Executive Assistant

Merchants; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business support company in Sandton is seeking a highly organised Business Area Assistant with bilingual English/French skills. You will provide administrative support, manage calendars, and handle client communication while working Canadian business hours. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience and strong MS Office skills. This role is pivotal for ensuring daily office operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of secretarial/administrative experience.
• Strong computer literacy in MS Office.
• Ability to work Canadian business hours (evening shifts in SA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Bilingual (English/French)

Customer service

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:

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

Requirements:

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

What we’re looking for:

• Proactive and organised multitasker
• Discreet and professional
• Customer-service driven
• Strong attention to detail