Pretoria: Operational administrative assistant posted by Pro Tem

We are seeking a highly organised and versatile individual to provide direct support to the COO and broader
operations team. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented person who can manage executive
administration, oversee operational processes, and develop reporting dashboards to ensure smooth company
performance.

JOB SPECIFICATION
Key Responsibilities:
1. Executive & Administrative Support
– Manage the COOs calendar, emails, meetings, and travel arrangements.
– Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
– Handle confidential information with discretion.
– Maintain filing systems (digital and physical).
2. Operational Assistance
– Support the COO in developing, documenting, and testing operational workflows and SOPs.
– Coordinate with multiple departments (Logistics, IT, HR, Projects, Finance, etc.) to ensure tasks are
completed on time.
– Assist with reporting and compliance tracking across teams.
– Monitor workflow effectiveness and suggest improvements.
3. Dashboarding & Reporting
– Create, maintain, and update dashboards and performance reports for operational and strategic decisionmaking.
– Collect and analyse data from various teams and compile into actionable insights.
– Build advanced Excel reports (pivot tables, formulas, macros, data modelling).
Skills & Competencies:
– Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (must be able to build dashboards, reports, and automated templates).
– Comfortable working across multiple operational functions.
– Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
– Ability to work independently and proactively.
This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment, takes ownership of their
work, and ensures smooth day-to-day operations for the COO and the organization.