Executive Assistant - Urgent Hire

We are hiring a driven Executive Assistant to join our high calibre team at PlaceTalent in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Growing your career as a Full Time Executive Assistant is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in project management, persuasion and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Executive Assistant at PlaceTalent today!


SUMMARY:
A growing FMCG company is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Managing Director with organisation, scheduling, correspondence, and meetings. The ideal candidate will be dynamic with excellent attention to detail. JOB DESCRIPTION:

Education:

• Minimum Matric or Grade 12 equivalent.
• Formal Executive Assistant Training
• Tertiary Degree/ Diploma beneficial

Skills/Experience required:

• A minimum of three 3 years as an Executive Assistant
• Public relations experience will be highly advantageous

Job Description:

• Organise and schedule meetings
• Prepare meeting agendas, perform research for meetings, and take minutes during meetings
• Maintain office correspondence
• Perform reception duties such as answering phones where necessary
• Manage the diaries and schedules of senior management
• Liaise with clients and business guests
• Organise media appearances and events
• Manage internal projects and follow-up with team members where required
• Maintain a strong working relationship with other departments
• Liaise with other staff members on behalf of senior management
• Prepare and deliver monthly reports
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and Excel documents as required
• Printing and binding presentations
• Travel Coordination – including the booking of flights, accommodation, transfers, and submission of applications for visas
• Monthly management of travel and expenses processes
• General administrative support which includes – producing letters, booking couriers, taxis, rooms, managing stationery, organizing team events etc.
• Answering team phones when they are not able to, taking messages and responding where necessary
• Responding to and following up on emails and delegating if necessary
• Organising team events as required

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Benefits of working as a Executive Assistant in Johannesburg, Gauteng:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package