Executive Assistant - Johannesburg, South Africa - PPS Recruitment

PPS Recruitment

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Advert Summary:

The Executive Assistant role will support the Internal Distribution Executive with a variety of administrative duties, planning tasks and executing projects.

The Advisory Services and Enablement (ASE) division of PPS Insurance company houses Financial Advisory with tied agents, virtual advisory channel, Wealth Advisory, Specialist Support Services and enablement departments like Quality Assurance, Leads Management Contact Centre, Compliance, Training, Marketing/Positioning, Finance, HR Management, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Matric
Secretarial Courses (Advantageous)
Business Degree or equivalent

Experience:

3 to 5 years' experience as an executive assistant
2 to 3 years of project management experience
Customer management experience
Stakeholder relationship management

Knowledge and Skills:

Clear understanding of business operations
Product and project management principles and execution frameworks
Proficiency across all Microsoft solutions
Creative & Technical analysis

Competencies:

Problem Solving/Decision Making
Collaboration
Emotional Wisdom
Planning and Organising
Customer Focus
Sound communication skills (verbal and written)
Results Focus and Initiative
Innovative Orientation

Duties and Responsibilities:

Providing full administration function to the Executives of the Internal Distribution
High level of organizing and planning skills.
High attention to detail.
Advanced verbal communication skills.
Excellent business writing skills.
Coordinating functions, conferences and travel arrangements
Propensity to manage pressure and stress
Liaison with other departments
Build and enhance positive working relationships business partners.
Manage costs according to the allocated budget and raise change requests to get approval for increased scope and costs.
Compiling PowerPoint presentations
Compiling departmental reports
Budget administration