{"id":49951,"date":"2019-11-04T10:51:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T08:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=49951"},"modified":"2019-11-04T10:51:39","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T08:51:39","slug":"personal-assistant-to-fashion-design-business-owner-johannesburg-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/personal-assistant-to-fashion-design-business-owner-johannesburg-2019.html","title":{"rendered":"Personal Assistant to Fashion Design Business Owner – Johannesburg 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
Personal Assistant to Fashion Design Business Owner – Florida<\/p>\n
Job brief:<\/p>\n
We are looking for a responsible Personal Assistant to provide personalized secretarial and administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner for a rapidly expanding clothing business that offers tailor-made clothes and ready to wear range.<\/p>\n
Currently, the business is exploring pop up stores to sell the ready to wear range. You will work on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to the Director\u2019s working life and communication.<\/p>\n
Working Schedule: Twice a week, Half Day on both days.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:
\no The person needed will be assisting with the day to day running of the fashion design business.
\no Be in charge of gathering the necessary materials for a design. Places, where the fabric can be bought, will be supplied. It\u2019s mostly in Joburg CBD and Krugersdorp.
\no Deliveries: When we have a lot of deliveries to make, the incumbent will be needed to do some deliveries. So, a good knowledge of JHB and PTA is required, otherwise, a GPS will come in handy.
\no Act as the point of contact between the manager and internal\/external clients
\no Screen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence
\no Handle requests and queries appropriately
\no Manage diary and schedule meetings and appointments for client fittings, DR\u2019s appointments, etc. (This can be done virtually, no need for personal presence)
\no Make travel arrangements
\no Take dictation and minutes
\no Source office supplies
\no Produce reports, presentations, and briefs
\no Devise and maintain an office filing system
\no Ad hoc tasks or responsibilities as required by management.<\/p>\n
Inherent Requirements:
\no Proven work experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally in a fashion environment.
\no Fashion background a huge plus.
\no Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
\no MS Office and English proficiency
\no Outstanding organizational and time management skills
\no Up-to-date with the latest office gadgets and applications
\no Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
\no Excellent verbal and written communications skills
\no Discretion and confidentiality
\no Must be poised, polished and professional
\no Must be able to manage personalities of all kinds with a mature and positive attitude.
\no It would be preferable if you had your own car.
\no Matric
\no PA diploma or certification would be considered an advantage.<\/p>\n