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Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

University Of Fort HareCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
13 hours ago
Job description

Overview

South Africa – Western Cape, Cape Town – South (Athlone, Ottery, Philippi) R

Annually Cost To Company

Our client is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant who will be reporting to the CEO.

Job Summary

Provide or lead a full range of secretarial / administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, exercising confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Diploma in Legal Secretarial / Paralegal
  • Minimum of 5 years experience.
  • Knowledgeable about import processing.

Responsibilities

  • Administration Support
  • Manage the purchasing authorisation process from submission of PORs to handover of signed invoices for payment.

  • Management of local and international travel arrangements for the CEO as well as arrangements for Trade and other International Fairs for all attendees.
  • Arrangement for and management of Forex linked to international travel.
  • Adhoc personal bookings and searches for the CEO.
  • Act as a support / participant in the development and implementation of administrative standards, policies, and practices for the organisation.
  • Secretarial Support
  • Communicate directives and information from the CEO to Executives, managers, and others in the organisation and follow up on the status of assignments.

  • Receive, screen, and direct incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email.Maintain files, records, calendars, and diaries.
  • Control filing linked to and access to contracts / SLAs for customers, property, property plans, etc.
  • Other Special Requirements
  • Decision Making

  • Maintain standards, practices, policies, and procedures as defined.
  • Able to make good business-aligned judgement decisions at an operational level.
  • Imports and EForex Management
  • Management payment for import process, from verifying accuracy of import documentation to purchasing of Forex; In conjunction with Finance, determine cashflow for large purchases, obtain authorisation and book FEC in line with forecasted dates; and, Balance transactions with bank statements bi-weekly.

  • Manage Insurance
  • Manage vehicle insurance portfolio from addition / removal of vehicles onto the policy to management of claims; Manage all insurance; and, Arrange for marine / transit cover where necessary.

    Qualifications

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to act decisively and urgently.
  • High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to establish and develop well-aligned, supportive teams.
  • Suitably developed computer literacy and skills.
  • Appropriate business acumen and entrepreneurial aptitude.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Creativity.
  • Exceptionally attention to detail.
  • Guarantee email response within 24 hours.
  • Provide guidance telephonically to assist the teams when required within reason.
  • Good communication with management and subordinates.
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