Job Description

Listing reference:

woolw_001392

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

9 January 2026

Position summary

Industry:

FMCG & Supply Management

Job category:

Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:

Cape Town

Contract:

Temporary

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

No

Introduction

To provide a professional and comprehensive Personal Assistant service and administrative support to the Trading Heads of Central Buying and Engen & Africa.

Job description

Provide an advanced, efficient, confidential administrative service to the Heads of Central Buying and Engen & Africa, whilst additional support where necessary to extended teams - including travel arrangements, coordination of diaries, document preparation, screening calls, managing email, office management, presentations, etc. Effective diary management and follow-up to ensure appropriate and constructive time allocation. Maintain confidentiality and deal effectively with sensitive information at all times Co-ordinate events for the various central teams Processing of accounts, petty cash and travel reconciliations for management and team Ordering of stationary and other office equipment Travel, diary & meeting management Preparation of presentations and other documentation General administration

Minimum requirements

3 year Secretarial diploma or other relevant / similar tertiary qualification Ability to effectively consolidate strategic information and documentation Budgeting skills and understanding of the Woolworths' financial processes Enthusiastic and confident with strong interpersonal skills Ability to build strong relationships High level of proficiency ito information systems and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook) Effective communication skills - both verbal and written Strong administrative and secretarial influence Exceptional customer service and conflict handling skills Analytical skills Accuracy and attention to detail Strong planning and organisational skills Ability to multi-task, to prioritise workload and to work under pressure * Ability to work and make decisions independently