Executive Assistant

SUMMARY:
A leading corporate Search Firm is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join their team. Prior experience with a consulting or retainer-based executive recruiting firm preferred. Position based in Sandton with the option to work remote/hybrid.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate degree
• Proficient in Microsoft applications -Intermediate to Advanced level
• Experience proofreading and editing of documents      
• Typing speed of 50 to 60+ wpm
• Experience in transcribing dictation
• At least 7 years working for senior management level in a corporate organisation
• At least 5 years experience in a similar role, as an EA
• Prior experience with a consulting or retainer-based executive recruiting is firm preferred
• You will need to come out of a highly pressurised environment where you've had to manage tight deadlines
• You must be very detailed in what you do
• You must have a mature personality and be able to handle stress
• You will be a fast learner
• Able to understand volumes, working under pressure and have attention to detail
• Be solid with working to tight deadlines and working through volumes of paper and working independently
• Able to work long hours
• Position is hybrid - you are responsible for own wifi and UPS, otherwise working in the office in Sandton

• EA to 2 Directors
• Short and long listing for consultants
• Internal and external diary management
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Travel arrangements (local and international)
• Prepare expense reports and ensure accuracy of the allocation of client-related expenses
• Provide assistance to: QA, social functions, front desk and IT as needed
• See projects from start to finish and ensure they run to a high quality and smoothly
• Proactively communicating with various clients
• CV typing and admin relating to candidates