Job Description

A key agricultural input supplier to a large segment of vegetable producing farms across our country is looking for a Management Assistant. Their product, which is vegetable seed, is of a living nature, and its value is directly proportionate to its yield potential. The company is part of an international organization that is family owned and they have cemented their high ethical values and unique business culture in the way they treat colleagues and clients.

The company has its headquarters in Gauteng with their commercial team spread over South Africa.

As an Assistant for the Management team, you are responsible for administrative support of their two local Directors. You will support the Management team with drafting of agendas, minute keeping of meetings, calendar and task list management. You will support colleagues and customers with relevant arrangements for visits to local and international events, and among other things, drive event organization. You will work closely with a group of colleagues that connects you with all aspects of the company to support you in your task.

Additionally you will assist in:

• Agenda management of Directors
• Create schedules in coordination with colleagues within the total organization for meetings, trips and events.
• Being a point of contact and source of information in the absence of Directors
• Provide high-level administrative support and assistance to the Directors and/or other assigned leadership staff.
• Receive incoming communication or memos on behalf of the Management team, review content, determine importance, and summarize and/or distribute content to appropriate team member.
• Assistance with creation of presentations, displays or marketing initiatives.
• Offer assistance to the Sales Support team when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Management team.

Qualifications and experience required:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• At least four years of related experience required.

Skills and competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.

Candidates meeting the criteria, may apply in confidence enclosing detailed CV, a portal message motivating your application and expected remuneration.

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