Executive Secretary (Western Cape)

2024/12/06
Reference Number
PEP-1510
Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

The role will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Executive: Marketing (CEM). This role involves managing the CEM's schedule, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and performing various administrative tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Calendar Management:

  • Coordinate and manage the CME's schedule, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.

  • Prioritize and organize the CEM's daily agenda to ensure efficient time use.

Communication Management:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications on behalf of the CME.

  • Screen and manage incoming emails, phone calls, and correspondence, responding or redirecting as necessary.

Meeting Coordination:

  • Arrange and organize meetings, conferences, and events, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and coordinating logistics.

Travel Arrangements:

  • Handle all travel arrangements for the department, including booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and visa arrangements.

  • Prepare detailed travel itineraries and provide necessary documentation.

Administrative Support:

  • Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other documents as requested.

  • Manage expense reports and reimbursements promptly.

  • Maintain a record of all IT and office equipment

  • Processing payments of invoices for the marketing department (excl. advertising accounts) on SAP

Requirements

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12

  • Secretarial / Office Coordinator Diploma

  • 5 years experience as secretary to senior management/executive. 

  • Retail experience will be an advantage

  • Experience with travel arrangements both domestic and international. 

  • PC literacy (MS Office / Google Suite)

  • Knowledge and understanding of event coordination

  • Strong service orientation

  • Competencies: Devotion to quality, Planning, Flexibility, Initiative, Performing under pressure

Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Western Cape