A unique and exciting position is currently available for a confident and reliable Executive Secretary. The incumbent will provide organisational and administrative support to a retired surgeon who is a visionary with various entrepreneurial projects (related to amongst other the medical industry). This position holds immense growth potential and will provide the successful candidate with excellent business exposure. This full-time position will be office based (with travelling to meetings).

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Taking notes or dictation at meetings and provide general assistance during presentations
Screening phone calls, emails, inquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
Organising and maintaining the employer’s diary and making appointments
Organising and attending meetings and ensuring the employer is well-prepared for meetings
Making travel arrangements
Devising and maintaining office systems (e.g. data management and filing)
Conducting research and compiling data as requested
Liaising with clients, service providers and other parties on behalf of the employer when required
A variety of life management tasks / personal assistance

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, experience, and skills:

A tertiary qualification (degree or equivalent)
“Can do” attitude (willingness to provide support with various mundane and intricate tasks)
Advanced computer skills (MS Office)
Attention to detail
Logical thought processes
Excellent planning, organisational, prioritising, and coordination skills
High level of integrity
Reliable, responsible, and dependable personality
Highly adaptable
Friendly, helpful, good-natured, and cooperative attitude
Good communication and interpersonal skills (Afrikaans & English)
Basic numerical and accounting skills
Drivers licence and own transport

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