PERSONAL ASSISTANT - RETAIL COMPANY - PINETOWN - 24K-35K

SUMMARY:
PERSONAL ASSISTANT - RETAIL COMPANY - PINETOWN - 24K-35K

POSITION INFO:

RS Recruitment & Training is assisting a large, well-established, national RETAIL COMPANY to source a PERSONAL ASSISTANT to be based at their head office in PINETOWN. R24k to R35k including benefits

OUR CLIENT HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IS PART OF A GROUP OF 350 RETAIL STORES ACROSS SOUTHERN AFRICA.

Applicants should have/be the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years as a personal assistant to senior executives essential.
• Fully computer literate on MS Office suite.
• SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good Interpersonal, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently without any supervision.
• Supervisory and people management skills.
• Deadline orientated.
• Able to respond to incoming correspondence on behalf of the MD.
• Flexible in terms of working hours and travel.
• Positive attitude and team player.

Prior experience may compensate for qualifications not met and all appointments are subject to our Affirmative Action Policy. 

Duties & Responsibilities – but not limited to:

• Assist in compiling management reports and preparing meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
• Assist with preparation of presentations.
• Draft correspondence, filing and minute taking.
• Manage complex calendars in collaboration with the leadership team secretaries/PAs.
• Prioritise appointments and travel arrangements.
• Act as liaison between the Managing Director and all internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters relating to the MD’s office.
• Support the MD with special projects, initiatives, and research assignments as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Coordinate meetings, conferences and events including agenda preparation, venue booking, technical support, and logistics management.
• Build and maintain a strong business relationship with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the leadership team.
• Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner.
• Management of company pool vehicles and bookings.
• Effectively manage and lead a team of direct reports.
• Carrying out any reasonable tasks requested by management (ad hoc duties).

Remuneration:

R24k to R35k including benefits

To apply, please send your CV in MS Word format to ; please be sure to include the following information:

• Date of Birth
• Citizenship
• Area of Residence
• Availability
• Current/Previous Salary
• Salary Expectations
• Reasons for leaving all your positions.  

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.