Personal Assistant

Smdtechnologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Johannesburg seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide support to executive personnel. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of experience in a corporate environment. Responsibilities include diary management, travel arrangements, and communication with stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This position offers an opportunity to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a corporate environment reporting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments.
• Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation.
• Assisting with time management.
• Liaising with key stakeholders.
• Reconciliation of expenses.
• Answer phones professionally and direct calls appropriately.
• Taking meeting minutes and ensuring completion of actionable items.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Independent thinker

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently and in a team

Ability to work in a high pressure environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize

Honesty

Organization

Hard working and proactive

Ability to adapt

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn and grow with the company

Calm and professional manner

Reliable, loyal and discrete

Valid driver's license and vehicle

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

The candidate will work closely with Executive Personnel to provide, inter alia, administrative support and will report directly to the Executive Assistant and indirectly to the Executive Personnel.

Qualifications

• Required qualification: Bachelor's Degree.
• Required experience: At least 1 year in a corporate environment reporting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments.
• Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation.
• Assisting with time management.
• Liaising with key stakeholders.
• Reconciliation of expenses.
• Answer phones in a professional manner and direct calls to appropriate persons or take detailed messages.
• Taking meeting minutes and following up to ensure that all actionable items are completed.

Key Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent thinker.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks at once and prioritize accordingly.
• Honesty.
• Organization.
• Hard working and proactive.
• Ability to adapt.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn and to grow with the company.
• A calm and professional manner.
• Reliable, loyal and discrete.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle.