Job Description

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A holding company of a leading upmarket retailer in the decor and lifestyle space is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant with a passion for textures, art, and style to support the MD and GM. The company is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and professional individual to join their team.
The successful candidate will assist the directors with all typical PA responsibilities.
This role is ideal for a vibrant, energetic individual with an interest in interior spaces, who is able to work efficiently and get things done. Supporting two senior stakeholders in a beautiful, creative environment offers exposure to the worlds of art, culture, and retail.
You'll be joining a dynamic, design-driven business.
Duties:

• Manage 2 directors' calendars and schedule appointments

• Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodation (if and when required)

• Prepare for and organise meetings, including agendas and refreshments as needed

• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and record-keeping

• Assist with personal errands and tasks as required

• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information

Responsibilities:

• Engage in ideas and exchange of creative options with the clientele

• Inventory management

• Delivery and collection administration

• Assisting fellow sales team with office duties as and when required

• Good communication skills

• Creating job cards for the workshop

• Following up on orders and overseeing until the order is complete

• Answer phone calls

• Prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently

• In charge of servicing all equipment

• Deal with IT related issues and logging tickets for all IT support needed

• Coordinate and manage tasks for other support team members from time to time

Requirements

• Ideally 2+ years of interior decorating experience

• 3 to 5 years' previous experience as a Personal Assistant to directors or senior management

• 'Can do' positive attitude

• Engaging and high energy

• Must be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (non negotiable).

• Good communication skills.

• Relevant certificate or Diploma

• Ability to deal with competing demands and deadlines simultaneously

• Creating invoices and quotes on Pastel Evolution

• Sales experience will be a benefit.

• Team player

• This role directly interfaces with the owners and clients of the business.
• Loyalty and commitment are crucial, so a solid tenure through one's employment history need to be reflected.

Benefits
Full-time, permanent role
The position is in Kramerville, Sandton.
Flexibility with morning start time