Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:
Grade 12 with relevant tertiary qualification focused on administration, communication, public relations, management assistance, business management and/or secretarial duties
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must demonstrate strong isiXhosa and English language skills written, reading and speaking
An energetic individual who functions well under pressure
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
Must be willing to work overtime as and when required
Professional demeanour with the ability to interact confidently at executive and board level
Willingness and ability to travel when required
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:
General secretarial duties and diary management of executives
Scheduling and managing appointments for executives
Coordinate internal and external meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements
Prepare minutes and follow up on action items from scheduled meetings
Prepare documents, presentations, briefing packs, and reports
Front office contact management and stakeholder liaison
Data capture, report writing, and basic data analysis
Public relations support where assigned
Communication and coordination with shareholders, board directors, and team members at all levels
Perform administrative tasks & render administrative support to the Exco members
Manage email correspondence and incoming communications, prioritising urgent matters
Maintain confidential records and handle sensitive information with discretion
Project management follow-up and coordination of EXCO activities
Conduct research, compile data, and prepare summaries for executive decision-making
Liaise with internal teams and external partners on behalf of executives
Make travel arrangements and book flights when required for executives