Portfolio Advisor - Durban, South Africa - Jobking

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Job Details

Employer:
First Group (Club Leisure Group)
Position summary

We are searching for a dynamic and professional Personal Assistant who will be responsible for providing valuable support to the Managing Director.

On behalf of the Managing Director, the Personal Assistant will communicate with others outside and inside the organization, will manage busy schedules, and will complete complex administrative tasks.

An ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks. This person must be exceedingly well organised, highly flexible and enjoy challenges.

Key Performance Areas

Primarily assist the Managing Director with organizational, financial and personal administration on a daily basis
Be friendly and personable while managing communications and maintaining the Managing Director's busy calendar (requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants, clients, co-workers and board members to coordinate various board and regional meetings)
Be able to communicate with shareholders and directors in a confident and professional manner
Book flights and accommodation both locally and internationally as well as arrange forex
Comprehensive diary management
Compiling reports and board packs
Prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner
Lead short-term projects and initiatives as requested by the Managing Director
Respect the need for the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity of information
Have a proven ability to exercise good judgment in recognising the scope of authority
Assist the Managing Director with all assigned tasks
Assist other Directors as delegated by the Managing Director
Organize/plan meetings and take comprehensive minutes of all meetings
Ensure that key dates and events are highlighted to the Managing Director ahead of time
Arrange annual conferences and social functions as required
Candidate Requirements
Matric and post qualification /secretarial / administration
Minimum 5 years' experience as a PA to a Director
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities at once
Deadline driven
Ability to be flexible and exercise sound judgement
Proficient in MS Office, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook
Previous experience in a Hospitality environment would be advantageous

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