Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant provides high level administrative support to key executive positions by using advanced administrative skills in the management of the office of the Executive.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

The Position:

The Executive Assistant provides high level administrative support to key executive positions by using advanced administrative skills in the management of the office of the Executive.

The Job: 

The successful candidate will:

• Assist in the preparation of management, technical and business reports; and will assist with the preparation of presentations.
• Receive and screen visitors, phone calls and correspondence; treat with inquiries; draft responses; initiate follow-up action and maintain related registers.
• Plan/co-ordinate meetings, as requested, in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Develop and maintain appropriate documents/data management systems, to facilitate the availability of current and accurate information.
• Provide other administrative assistance as required.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate should have:

• a bachelor’s degree in business management, social sciences or a related field or an Administrative Professional Secretary (APS) diploma;
• a minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience, with at least three (3) years experience providing assistance to senior management personnel;
• an ability to complete complex assignments and take decisions where required;
• an ability to work independently and with minimum supervision;
• excellent interpersonal, communication, administrative and organisational skills;
• strong time management skills;
• a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Applications must be sent no later than Monday August 4^th 2014.