Executive Assistant - CATA (Re-Advertisement)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Office Management: Act as first point of contact, representative and information source for the executive’s office, and respond to basic queries and requests for information and meetings. Receive and welcome guests and visitors courteously and efficiently. Screen all incoming calls of the executive and divert or take messages. Respond to queries where possible on behalf of the executive in their absence. Arrange meetings, prepare agendas when required, obtain inputs from all parties concerned, and ensure that all relevant documentation is in order. Manage and maintain the executive’s schedule with due consideration of the Corporate Calendar and relevant events, demonstrating an awareness and understanding of business priorities and challenges. This includes daily time management and consultation with relevant stakeholders to ensure optimisation of the executive’s time, availability and contribution. Maintain a proper system for handling the receipt and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and publications.
Administration: Prepare and process documents and correspondence using appropriate MS Office packages within the required timelines for review and approval by the executive:
- Distribute to relevant parties
- Liaise with courier services for delivery
- Follow up with intended recipients to ensure receipt thereof
Draft standard letters, memorandums and other communication as instructed. Gather data and information from various sources and generate requested documents accurately and timeously. Coordinate and quality assure reports compiled by management team members and ensure timely submission to the Company Secretary. Proof-read documents when requested. Take minutes of meetings when required and distribute to all attendees. Prepare a basic expense report for the executive’s office including variances to the budget on a monthly basis, monitor the flow of funds and keep the executive updated and informed. Compiling quarterly reports for business units as required. Compile ad hoc reports as required in line with relevant guidelines Prepare correspondence timeously and as instructed for review and approval by the executive. Develop PowerPoint and Excel presentations when requested.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Formal Qualifications:
- Grade 12
- 1-year Secretarial qualification is required
- 3-year Secretarial Diploma including Office Management or equivalent qualification will be an advantage
Minimum Years of Experience:
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in a secretarial role
- Experience in the running and coordination of a senior manager /executive’s office is required
If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998, are encouraged to apply.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
