Operations Intern

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over 12 months.

Position: Executive Assistant

Stipend: R 5400 pm

Location: Morningside (Sandton)

POSITION INFO:
An Executive Assistant (EA) plays a crucial role in supporting senior executives, such as the CEO, General Manager, or Director of Operations. Their responsibilities extend beyond traditional administrative tasks, requiring a deep understanding of the industry’s fast-paced and customer-focused nature.

Role: An EA serves as the right-hand person to executives, ensuring smooth business operations, managing schedules, and handling confidential matters. They act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, and key clients.

Responsibilities:
Administrative & Executive Support

• Managing executive calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and meeting agendas.
• Handling correspondence (emails, calls, memos).
• Drafting and proofreading documents.

• Ensuring compliance with food safety and hospitality regulations.
• Managing vendor contracts, orders, and supplier relationships.
• Event Planning & Coordination
• Organizing corporate meetings, events, and staff training sessions.
• Handling logistics for special events and promotions.

• Managing social media accounts and promotional campaigns.
• Handling guest feedback, complaints, and service recovery.
• Coordinating PR and media inquiries.

• Strong Organizational & Multitasking Skills – Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced
• environment.
• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills – clients, and staff professionally.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Quick thinking in dynamic hospitality settings.

• South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES Programme before.
• Education: Diploma or relevant qualification in Business Administration, Office Management and Technology , or a related field.