General Office Assistant

 

Recruiter:

Africa Business Investment Group

Job Ref:

goa

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary & Bonus


SUMMARY:
General Office Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a hard-working and dedicated Assistant to be responsible for administrative and clerical duties to ensure efficiency and smooth running in our offices. The Assistant provides reliable support to managers, staff, and office visitors, handles basic office tasks and monitors office operations to increase efficiency, quality, and lower costs.

Responsibilities:

  • Greeting and directing visitors, answering questions, and responding to complaints and requests.
  • Making arrangements for meetings and travel.
  • Performing basic office tasks, such as data entry, answering phones, taking messages, sorting mail, maintaining and updating filing, operating office machines, and arranging equipment maintenance and repairs.
  • Planning and preparing for office events, such as meetings, conferences, and promotional activities.
  • Ordering and distributing office supplies.
  • Maintaining positive relationships with vendors, clients, and coworkers.
  • Reviewing and updating office procedures to reduce errors and costs.
  • Following and enforcing relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements:

  • A good proficiency with computers.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Good analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

 

 

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