Skilled Administrative Assistant

NTT; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NTT DATA as a Skilled Administrative Assistant, where you'll provide crucial administrative support and execute data analysis tasks. This hybrid role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and solid administrative experience, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Solid demonstrated administrative experience in a similar type of role.
• Some demonstrated team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and secretarial support to relieve Executive, and/or Line Managers.
• Executes data analysis tasks and prepares reports.
• Coordinates activities between departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Skilled Administrative Assistant role has the primary responsibility to provide administrative and secretarial support to relieve Executive, and/or Line Managers of administrative duties.

This role executes data analysis tasks and will work on analyzing complex problems, determines approach, compiles and analyzes data, and prepares reports/recommendations.

The Skilled Administrative Assistant coordinates activities between different business stakeholders and is required to work on activities of a critical or confidential nature.

This role may at times be required to act as an informal team leader.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and secretarial support to relieve Executive, and/or Line Managers of administrative duties.
• Executes some data analysis tasks.
• Provides assistance with organizing and scheduling appointments/team meetings.
• Coordinates activities between departments and outside stakeholders.
• Works on activities of a critical or confidential nature.
• Provides assistance by planning meetings and take/capture detailed minutes.
• Provides assistance with ad hoc project requirements as and when required.
• Provides assistance in the preparation of regularly scheduled analytics and reports.
• Updates and maintains office policies and procedures.
• Orders office supplies and research new deals and suppliers.
• Provides assistance by booking travel arrangements as and when required.
• Submits and reconcile routine expense reports.
• Provides general support to visitors.
• Acts as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
• Plans office events as and when required.
• Provides assistance with any other administrative-type requests.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Excellent knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Good knowledge of office equipment, such as printers.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work on tasks of a critical/confidential nature.
• Ability to support Executive/Senior Leaders.
• Ability to manage administrative resources and vendors.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience:

• Solid demonstrated administrative experience in a similar type of role.
• Some demonstrated team leadership experience.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.