Laboratory Assistant - Cape Town

Jdj Diagnostics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated administrative professional to support its Human Capital team. This role involves managing schedules, coordinating training initiatives, and providing essential administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail, ensuring smooth operations within the team. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization and help foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow your career in HR, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in administrative roles, preferably in HR.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HC Executive and Team.
• Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and handle travel arrangements.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Ninety One : Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager dedicated to delivering compelling outcomes for its clients, managing R3.08 trillion in assets (as at 31.12.24).

Established in South Africa as Investec Asset Management, the firm began offering domestic investments in an emerging market. After nearly three decades of organic growth, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One. Today, the firm offers distinctive active strategies across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives to institutions, advisors, and individual investors worldwide.

About the team : Human Capital is central to the strategic success of Ninety One.

We are a highly impactful team that adopts a differentiated, pragmatic, and commercial approach to people matters.

Our People Centric engagement philosophy focuses on four key areas:

1. Leadership: Our point of access and leverage; effective leaders are key to our future success.
2. Talent Development: Continually improving talent density across Ninety One.
3. Culture: The operating system shaping success and friction within our organization.
4. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Bringing out the best in our people and building a better firm.

Our expertise spans Recruitment, Organization Development, Reward, Benefits, Payroll, Projects, and Human Capital Business Partnering. Our teams in Cape Town, London, and Johannesburg support across jurisdictions. We work globally with strong connectivity.

In this role you will :

1. Provide administrative support to the HC Executive and HC Team.
2. Manage diaries, coordinate meetings and training initiatives, and handle bookings and travel arrangements.
3. Assist with preparing presentations, reports, and other documents.
4. Process invoices.
5. Coordinate training and development activities, including registration and venue booking.
6. Maintain accurate records and databases.
7. Provide general administrative support, including filing and data entry.
8. Develop and maintain effective physical and digital filing systems.
9. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
10. Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.

You should consider applying if you have :

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably in HR or related areas.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn and face new challenges.

Attributes we value :

• The ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships.
• A strong sense of integrity and doing the right thing.
• Adaptability to change.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Ambition, balanced with decency and humanity.