Proactive Operations Assistant to the Manager

Vine Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Vine Recruitment is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to the Operations Manager for a well-established cheese manufacturing company. This hands-on role supports day-to-day administration, manages diaries, prepares reports and coordinates meetings in a busy production environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong English and Afrikaans, excellent MS Office skills, and the ability to handle confidential information while following through on tasks across departments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Operations Administrator.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication in English and Afrikaans.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and personal support to the Operations Manager.
• Manage diaries, meetings, appointments and correspondence.
• Prepare reports, documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Coordinate meetings and take minutes where required.
• Follow up on operational tasks and outstanding items.
• Assist with stock, production and operational administration.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
• Liaise with staff, suppliers and various departments.
• Assist with general office and operational duties as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication (English & Afrikaans)

MS Office (Excel & Outlook)

Independent work

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Vine Recruitment is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to the Operations Manager for a well-established cheese manufacturing company. This hands-on role supports day-to-day administration, manages diaries, prepares reports and coordinates meetings in a busy production environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong English and Afrikaans, excellent MS Office skills, and the ability to handle confidential information while following through on tasks across departments.