Personal Assistant to GM-Professional Services

1-year fixed term contract

Non AA

Salary : R26 600

Role Summary

Reporting directly to the General Manager provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship, by effectively managing his varied schedule and performing multiple, complex and confidential administrative, secretarial, analytical and research duties in a professional and timely manner. Duties performed require considerable confidentiality, initiative, tact, and mature and independent judgment. Enhances the General Manager’s effectiveness by providing information management support; representing the General Manager to others.

The role will involve managing and following up on various activities or projects and bringing system, clarity and completion to these.

Non-negotiables for consideration- please do not apply if you do not meet ALL of the below criteria

• Min Diploma (NQF 6) but degree preferred
• Must have current or recent experience as a PA from professional services
• Min 5 years’ experience supporting executives
• Strong work tenure

Responsibilities include but not limited to

Executive Support

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the General Manager including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related
• Plans, coordinates and ensures the General Manager’s schedule is followed and Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the General Manager.

Senior Management Liaison

• Participates as an adjunct member of the executive team, including assisting in scheduling meetings and attending all meetings

Managing the day-to-day operations of the office

• Organising and maintaining files and
• Planning and scheduling meetings and

Schedule Management

• Provide administrative, organisational and scheduling structures to support the General
• Coordinates the General Manager’s schedule, prioritising functions and appointments.

If you have not received any feedback from us within 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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