Job Description
Introduction
The Professional Assistant for Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support to the Chief Operating Manager in the food manufacturing industry in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence.
- Prepare and organize materials for meetings, presentations, board meetings and other ad hoc events.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation.
- Conduct research and compile data for reports, presentations, and projects.
- Assist in tracking and managing budgets, expenses, and invoices.
- Manage fleet, usage and petrol cards.
- Maintain and update contact lists, databases, and files.
- Coordinate and oversee special projects and events as assigned by the Chief Operating Manager.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and service providers.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Company cellphones administration
- Managing the day-to-day activities of office team (driver/storeman and general worker), leave, discipline etc.
- Managing the maintenance of the office, building and garden
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Desired Experience & Qualification
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Proven experience working as an executive assistant or professional assistant in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office productivity tools.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
- Knowledge of the food manufacturing industry in South Africa is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work independently.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactively resolve issues as they arise.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong sense of Customer Focus will be required
Interested?
Please send your CV and latest payslip to *****@*****.co.za
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