Philips SA: Office Support & Personal Assistant

Posted on :

21 Jan, 2015

Category :

Administrative Jobs in South Africa

Job Description
Office Support & Personal Assistant

About Philips Africa
Philips Africa comprises all 54 countries of Africa, from the Cape to Cairo, and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Philips Africa is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and it has presence in seven other African countries, in the cities of Accra, Algiers, Casablanca, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi and Tunis. Philips Africa is definitely one of the growth drivers for Philips.

Job Title: Office Support & Personal Assistant

Location: Johannesburg
Reports to: District Manager and supports CFO South Africa

Main Purpose of the Role:
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing secretarial functions such as Manager’s agenda, preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings, providing reports, being involved in marketing as well as some internal and external communication

The job demands in depth knowledge, experience and understanding of the organisation and the many business processes and disciplines that are managed by the District Manager. In addition, a further aspect is the need to be able to think ahead and to take action in such a way as to enable decision-making processes and prioritize actions.

Key Accountabilities
Experience in all standard secretarial tasks / PA function to the District Manager & CFO South Africa
Manage routine customer communication with appropriate escalation
Plan and manage professional meetings (Arrange catering, décor, etc)
Effective coordination of actions with key stakeholders and team members
Maintain confidentiality related to business and team members
Liaise with stakeholders at all levels
Basic financial / business understanding
Assist with adhoc duties such as arranging international travel, forex, local transfers, etc.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Understanding of complex business processes
Self-motivated and able to make decisions independently
Sense of responsibility & Urgency (Time Management essential)
Excellent inter-personal skills
Advanced Excel knowledge (Excel financial modelling – pivot tables, extrapolation, etc)

 

Education and Experience
Matric / Grade 12 or SAQA accredited equivalent (Essential)
Secretarial Diploma would be an advantage
3-5 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant to an Executive (C-Suite) with advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables, extrapolation, etc.)

Employment Equity
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Job: Sales Account Management
Primary Location: South Africa-ZAF-GP-Johannesburg

Organization: Healthcare Africa (50021294)
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: -No
Job Number: -133183

 

How to Apply

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Apply before Friday, January 23, 2015

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