Executive Assistant - Johannesburg, South Africa - Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a degree in Business Administration, Project Management or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years proven experience in an Executive Assistant role with project execution experience will be required for this role
Must have strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
Good communication and writing skills, specifically in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, are important
Must have a valid driver's license with own reliable transport
Previous experience in a supply chain environment would be an added advantage

***- Assisting in the development of project plans including defining project objectives, deliverables, timelines and resource requirements.

Coordinating and tracking project activities, tasks (including general) and milestones ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Assisting in allocating and managing project resources including personnel, equipment and materials.
Facilitating effective communication among project team members, stakeholders and Management ensuring all parties are informed about project progress, changes and risks.
Creating and maintaining project documentation such as project plans, schedules, status reports and meeting minutes.
Identifying potential risks and issues that may impact project success and work with project team to develop mitigation strategies.
Monitoring project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and adhere to project requirements.
Engaging with project stakeholders to understand their needs, expectations and concerns and provide regular updates on project status.
Assisting in managing project changes by assessing their impact, documenting change requests and coordinating change implementation.
Identifying and resolving project related issues and conflicts, escalating them to appropriate parties when necessary.
Assisting in monitoring project expenses ensuring they stay within approved budgets.
Contributing to identification of lessons learned from projects and participate in knowledge sharing activities to improve future project management practices.