Personal Assistant - Sandton, South Africa - Lynne Harris Recruitment

Lynne Harris Recruitment
Lynne Harris Recruitment
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Sandton, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT & OFFICE COORDINATOR - SANDTON


Our client seeks a bright team player with no pretensions and a flexible "can do" attitude who will thoroughly enjoy a process-driven role.

They must be able to prioritise, be proactive, think ahead, anticipate challenges, and hold the fort in the absence of the consultants:

This position would suite someone who has worked in the professional services if not a consultancy.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Managing a complex diary system for two consultants,
  • Dealing with high profile individuals,
  • Scheduling meetings internally and externally, and managing the virtual meetings platforms and audiovisual equipment,
  • Maintaining efficient electronic and hard copy filing systems,
  • Preparing PowerPoint presentations for potential client pitches,
  • Using excellent English skills to ensure that all correspondence is grammatically correct.
  • Be comfortable using data bases and file finder (CRM).
  • Gain as much knowledge as possible about assignments that require your involvement.
  • Packages: Advanced level Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to organise functions.

THE CANDIDATE:


An outstanding team assistant trusted and highly reliable, who can assume responsibility for managing all aspects of the business process including client engagement and assignment progress.

The support linchpin for the team to win, develop and deliver their assignments.

  • A highly organised, energetic, enthusiastic, resilient, and calm individual who takes initiative,
  • Proactive rather than reactive attitude, working with your team not for them,
  • Complete discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
  • Pay great attention to detail/take pride in one's work.
  • Thrive when working under pressure,
  • Flexibility on working hours and working with/for other consultants and team members when the assignment requires it.
  • A good communicator and relationship builder.
  • A lateral thinker,
  • Ideally familiar with recruitment and search background, but not essential.
  • Driver's licence an advantage.
  • Excellent spoken and written English essential.
  • All POPI requirements respected._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sandton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Diploma (required)

Experience:

Personal Assistant: 5 years (required)


Language:


  • Excellent English (required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's Licence (required)
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