Personal Assistant

We are seeking the services of a young lady, preferably someone that has just matriculated, who is willing to start fresh and learn.

• Discretion and trustworthiness.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• The ability to be proactive and take the initiative.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Tact and diplomacy.
• A knowledge of standard software packages and the ability to learn company-specific software if required.
• computer literate and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Presentable and well groomed.
• Fluent is English and Afrikaans.
• Willing to travel when needed.

• Acting as a first point of contact for callers, dealing with emails and phone calls by responding, passing on messages or highlighting them for their manager’s attention.
• Managing diaries and organizing meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the manager/executive.
• Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation.
• Organizing events and conferences.
• Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines.
• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Managing databases and filing systems.
• Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems.
• Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients.
• Collating and filing expenses.