Executive Assistant - Sandton, South Africa - The Recruitment Council

The Recruitment Council Sandton, South Africa

Found in: Job Placements ZA C2 - 4 days ago

Description

Executive Assistant | Credit Risk Management

Catergory: Human Resources

Location: Sandton

Salary: R R Per Annum

*** A degree is required for this position, applicants with no degree will not be considered for this role. Thank you.

About the role:

Executive Assistant at a credit risk management company. Seeking an experienced and highly organised individual to serve as an executive assistant to our Operations Director. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to facilitate the efficient functioning of the operations of the business.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:
Right Hand Partner
Establish and maintain effective operational procedures (management meetings and follow up)
Provide strong administrative support, assisting OD in meeting preparations and ensuring all attendees are prepared
Attending meetings, documenting identified actions, and maintaining the momentum of the operational teams delivery on these
Ensuring the completion of the identified actions by those responsible
Administrative Support:
Manage the director''s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments
Handle correspondence, emails, and phone calls on behalf of the director
Prepare reports, presentations, and documents as required

Operational Coordination:
Assist in planning and organizing operational initiatives, meetings, and projects
Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless communication and coordination
Monitor project timelines and assist in tracking progress

Requirements:
Proven experience as an executive assistant or similar role, preferably supporting high-level management or directors
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Proficiency in office software (MS Office, Google Suite) and other relevant tools.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
Bachelors degree in business administration, operations management, or related field (preferred)

HR support
Manage relationships with panel of recruiters.
Screening resumes and shortlisting potential candidates
Coordinating the onboarding process for new recruits
Liaising with outsourced HR council on employee grievances, disputes, and disciplinary issues etc, experience in this field is preferred
Liaising with outsourced HR council on all HR / Company policies and procedures

Personal characteristics
Highly organised, proactive, structured, and meticulous in follow-up
Strong organisational skills reflecting ability to prioritise and perform multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail
Focused, efficient and effective in managing multiple priorities
Easily pivots to "sleeves-up" mode when the need for operational excellence is required
Able to work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Comfortable with big picture as well as smaller detail, able to simplify the complex within the operational detail
Willing to use their power and influence to lead from behind

Tertiary Qualifications and Professional Experience
Strong, entrepreneurially minded individual able to manage both downwards and upwards
Minimum of 8 years work experience
Experience in running medium to large sized enterprises or teams
BusSci, BCom, BSc in Information systems, Computer Science, Business Administration etc.
MBA or post-graduate qualification in Business Administration beneficial/preferred
Track record of having translated shareholder decision-making throughout a business

Grace under pressure
Capable of succeeding in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations
Thrives under pressure and able to offer new ways of working and address problems
Passionate self-starter (strong internal locus of motivation) and driven
Socially intelligent and trustworthy
Strong interpersonal skills with the various South African cultures and personality types
Strong capability to build trusting relationships across all levels of the organisation
Politically savvy with fingers on the pulse of the organisation
Confidential information handled with discretion
Strong professional and positive demeanour

Manage and maintain collection matters for retainer and ad-hoc collections clients, new and existing matters Retainer Clients and ad-hoc Collection Matters
Check documentation for correctness, acknowledge receipt of LAA / Collection Advice accordingly
Assess paperwork identify strengths and weaknesses in paperwork that will affect the collection process and ensure your initial assessment is the first note when loading the matter onto the system
Advise clients immediately of shortcomings, ramifications, and suggested solutions where documentation is assessed to be inadequate or incomplete
Contact Debtor telephonically, establishing the status of the debt and ability to pay and record who was spoken to and details of discussion
Follow proactive debt recovery processes and approaches to obtain payment
Understand all forms of security to assist with collection
Keep collection notes updated with all actions taken or followed on the system
Keep collection notes updated with any payment schedules or payments received on the system

Monitor impact on insurance policies
Fully understand the insurance timelines for debt collection and lodging claims deadlines from insurers.
Must be aware and comply with insurers deadlines.
Identify when a claim needs to be lodged and be able to advise the client of the process with confidence. Contact CGIC to discuss progress on collection matters or to address clients concerns when they arise.
Apply an understanding of their internal process between Insurers, their collection division and their consultancy to ensure effective management of stakeholders.
Deal with situations where a claim is rejected in a way that leads to a win-win for the customer and the service provider.
Apply knowledge of client policies and related pricing
Train clients on Cregalink as and when required. Compile a policy review report, with assistance from the companys insurance, for feedback purposes as and when required
Request quotes on behalf of the client to determine the best options for clients.
As and when a debtor requests a limit all relevant information must be requested from the debtor to enable a thorough assessment
Apply knowledge and make recommendations regarding the potential impact of the special conditions.

Executive Assistant

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 5 days ago

The Key Recruitment Group Sandton, South Africa Full time

Executive Assistant · Overview · Our client is the preferred service provider to leading hotels in the Sandton / Rosebank area for their laundry service requirement. This highly successful, owner-run, modern, commercial laundry specialises in offering cleaned hospitality linen an ...
Internal Audit Manager

Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 4 days ago

CA Financial Appointments Sandton, South Africa

One of my JSE listed clients, are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to ensure a smooth running of the Internal Audit & Risk Management department. The successful incumbent will participate in the execution of audits at their investee companies under the direction of t ...
Senior Specialist: Exit/Disposal

Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 4 days ago

TalentCru Sandton, South Africa

To ensure exit execution cluster by ensuring successful divestment and exits that results in the optimization of value for the organisation through leveraging expertise and relationships within the Private Equity and investment market. · Qualification · Minimum qualification: rel ...
Associate Risk Analyst

Found in: Job Placements ZA C2 - 4 days ago

HR Genie Sandton, South Africa

A dynamic and vibrant player in South Africas financial services industry is looking for an Associate Risk Analyst. Your knowledge of enterprise risk management concepts and risk analysis techniques are precisely what they are looking for. · The position is based within the Enter ...
Procurement Specialist

Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 4 days ago

TalentCru Sandton, South Africa

Procurement specialists are responsible for facilitating the evaluation of tenders, products and services, negotiating contracts to ensure approved purchases are cost efficient, of high quality and meet the requirements of the organisation. · Qualification · Relevant Commercial D ...
Operational Risk Manager

Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 4 days ago

TalentCru Sandton, South Africa

We have Operational Risk Manager position to support the management of wealth division in setting and executing actions managing all aspects of risk within the business units of Wealth Division. This includes the identification, assessment, measurement, monitoring, reporting of r ...
Store Manager

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 1 day ago

Pepkor Speciality Sandton, South Africa

Maximize profits by assisting the Region to achieve sales budgets · Merchandise Management Support · Stock Loss Management adherence · Financial assistance and execution · Administration / Management Info support · Stock Holding and adherence to policy · Human Resources assistanc ...
Personal Assistant

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 2 days ago

Imizizi Sandton, South Africa

Are you an out-of-the box thinker with outstanding multi-tasking abilities? Are you an initiator who has exceptional integrity and ethics? If you answered an emphatic yes yes yes to all these questions, then read on... perhaps we can make your Executive Assistant dreams come true ...
Group Reporting Accountant

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 1 day ago

AECI Sandton, South Africa

Consolidation of monthly actual, forecast and annual budgets for the Group. · Preparation of the monthly performance, forecast and annual budget reporting to the executive committee and board of directors. · Assisting in preparation for the reporting of interim and year-end finan ...
Team Support Assistant

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 3 days ago

Sanlam Sandton, South Africa

Who are we? · At SanlamAllianz, we are proud of being the largest Pan-African, non-banking financial services organization on the continent. Our dynamic operations span across 27 African countries (excluding South Africa), and our business is focused on life insurance, general i ...
IT Support Technician

Found in: Job Placements ZA C2 - 4 days ago

HR Genie Sandton, South Africa

We are looking for the "right person" to join the companys IT Technical team asap. · The role will be based at a corporate office in Sandton, Johannesburg, working to support the IT infrastructure there, while also working on other client sites/projects in the region. · Please no ...
HR Research Co-ordinator

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 2 days ago

PPS Recruitment Sandton, South Africa

A support role in co-ordinating strategic, tactical and operational matters. The role will assist in optimizing planning, execution and monitoring of the talent and HR agenda. Skillful synthesis research and information in preparing high-quality reports and papers, which will be ...
Risk Officer

Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 4 days ago

TalentCru Sandton, South Africa

We're excited to offer a Risk Officer - Operations position for our client in the banking and insurance industry. In this role, you'll play a vital role in safeguard the organization by identifying and managing any threats to the achievement of our client's business objectives. ...
Senior Specialist: Business Rescue

Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 4 days ago

TalentCru Sandton, South Africa

To provide advice to clients depicting early warning signs of distress, assist in curbing further distress; and where distress is encountered, influence and monitor implementation of solutions for distressed clients that are either going through Business Rescue or require Busines ...
LCSC Inside Sales Representative

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 20 hours ago

Lenovo Sandton, South Africa Full time

Description and Requirements · You'll be responsible for: · Channel Program deployment and monitoring · Effectively sells Lenovo offering by building strong relationships and promoting Lenovo End to End solutions · Achieve quarterly targets and annual Sales Incentive Plan · Ma ...
Senior Associate: Listed Equity

Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 4 days ago

TalentCru Sandton, South Africa

To implement and maintain portfolio management of the listed equity investment portfolios, including restructurings and corporate actions and obtaining the most value through the development and implementation of value creation plans and relationship building, to achieve sustaine ...
Service Continuity Process Owner

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 5 days ago

Dimension Data Sandton, South Africa

Functieomschrijving · We are currently looking for a Service Continuity Process Owner to support the business in achieving its strategic objectives. · Implement and drive the Service Continuity Process as a practice within Dimension Data MEA. Drive Continuity through governance a ...
SD-WAN Network Engineer

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 5 days ago

Dimension Data Sandton, South Africa

Functieomschrijving · You will be responsible for the deployment activities of SD-WAN networks including the deployment of the hubs, the legacy interconnect to the new hubs and the templates for the site types through the pilot process. Technical oversight of the balance of the p ...
Marketing Generalist

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 1 day ago

Recruiter Ruth | Performability Recruitment Sandton, South Africa

Purpose of the role · A driven and motivated marketing specialist who can work independently to execute marketing activities that include writing content, conducting industry research, assisting in the development of marketing collateral, digital marketing activities and other re ...
HR Intern

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 5 days ago

Pele Energy Group Sandton, South Africa Full time

THE ROLE · The HR Intern will assist providing quality HR compliance and administrative support to the HR team. The HR Intern will gain practical exposure to the entire employment life cycle including, but not limited to, recruitment and selection; performance management; labour ...

Other Executive Assistant jobs