Effective Diary Management
- Manage the diary of the Director
- Schedule meetings as requested
- Arranging logistics of meetings
- Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and events both social and business
- Assist in prioritizing tasks and managing the Director's schedule effectively
- Help with daily time management
- Assist in prioritizing tasks and managing the Director's schedule effectively
Travelling
- Liaise with Travel Agencies
- Plan and organize domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and transportation.
- Ensuring smooth coordination of all travel-related arrangements
Administration
- Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials, and exercise discretion when interfacing with the business
- Perform administrative and office support, such as typing, dictation, spreadsheet creation and maintenance of filing system and contact database
- Draft and proofread correspondence, emails, and other written communications
- Maintain organized and confidential records, including personal and professional documents
- Anticipate and prepare materials and information needed for scheduled activities
- Track and reconcile personal expenses, ensuring accurate records are maintained
- Miscellaneous projects and tasks
Meetings
- Prepare agendas, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items
- Coordinate logistics and reservations for meetings and events
- provide feedback from meetings
- Represent the Director in meetings
Communication
- Handle and screen incoming and outgoing calls
- Manage communications and follow-ups
- Drafting of letters, emails and other communications
- Answer phone calls and emails and take messages
- Act as a liaison between the Director and internal/external parties
- Draft correspondence such as emails and letters
- Chairing of departmental meetings
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Matric
- Secretarial Diploma or equivalent
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification would be advantageous
- 2 - 5 years working as a Personal Assistant
- Prior experience assisting with Senior/Executive Level Management
Technical Competencies
- Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while staying organised
- Time management
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- High Attention to Detail
- Be able to work exceptionally well under pressure
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