Secretariat & Governance Assistant

Aspen Pharma Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Durban is seeking a dedicated administrative professional to provide secretarial support to the Deputy Company Secretary. This role involves managing administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, strong administrative skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Applicants should have a recognized qualification in paralegal studies or similar, with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ legal secretarial, administrative, and coordination experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Deputy Company Secretary.
• Manage various administrative duties like processing expense claims.
• Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements for executives.

Skills

Verbal and written proficiency in English

Effective administrative skills

Project management skills

Detailed-oriented

Microsoft Office expertise

Education

Recognized professional paralegal qualification or university degree

National diploma Chartered Institute of Secretaries (CIS I / CIS II)

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Durban is seeking a dedicated administrative professional to provide secretarial support to the Deputy Company Secretary. This role involves managing administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, strong administrative skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Applicants should have a recognized qualification in paralegal studies or similar, with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement and confidentiality.