This highly motivated and successful Software Development enterprise offers products and services to the international mining and construction industry and requires an Executive Assistant to provide full administration support to the executive team.

This position will be based in Cape Town.

REQUIREMENTS:
Min 5 – 7 years’ experience in an executive support role
Secretarial Diploma or Certificate in Office Administration or similar
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills at the very highest level
Attention to detail and ability to work in a high-pressure environment
Ability to adapt to new challenges
Ability to multitask and prioritise work simultaneously
Well-presented and professional
Able to relay messages and or instructions to other team players
Strong writing emails, typing professional letters, draw up reports, prepare and edit correspondence
Strong MS Office Skills
Maintain high levels of accuracy
Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team
Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels with key client contacts as well as within organisation structures
Ability to understand instructions with little or no follow up required
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Sound administration and secretarial experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Full administrative support to Executives
Arranging of meetings and minute taking
Arranging travel and accommodation
Diary Management of Executives
Setting up meetings and appointments, arranging venues and hospitality for visitors
Compiling and drafting presentations and correspondence
Screening phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate