Job Description

WHY JOIN US?
At Akhile Management and Consulting, we value our employees and provide an environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and innovation. As an Administrative Assistant to the Managing Director, youll play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a proactive, well-organised Administrative Assistant to provide efficient administrative and office support to our team. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. A motivated, decisive, energetic, initiative-taker who wants to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment is required for this position.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric (a relevant diploma or degree is advantageous)
• Previous experience in an administrative or office support role
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Professional, friendly, and customer-service oriented

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Proven ability to manage a flexible schedule.
• Exemplary planning and time management skills.
• Ability to interact with high profile clients and executives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support including management of calendars, emails and other administrative tasks.
• Manage travel arrangements (including accommodation/car reservations) etc.
• Project coordination.
• Preparing presentations.
• Deadline driven.
• Answering of incoming calls.
• Conserves directors time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analysing information; and initiating telecommunications.
• Coordinate projects by capturing timelines and strategies and delivering progress updates.
• Maintain office systems, including data management and filing.
• Prepare meeting rooms for appointments, coordinates schedules, and greet customers and clients prior to meetings.

OTHER DUTIES

• Need to know key personnel (both external and internal) and need to understand the organisations vision, values, aims and objectives; and
• Assisting with other ad-hoc and/or personal tasks from time-to-time.

HOW TO APPLY

Skills Required