The ideal candidate will provide:

Administrative Support: 

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the General Manager, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination. 
• Prepare documents, reports, and presentations for internal and external communications. 
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion. 
• Support with reporting and development of insights to support the GM. 

Event and Program Coordination: 

• Coordinate events, programs, and team-building exercises for the data analytics function, including planning logistics, coordinating invitations, and managing event budgets. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of events and programs. 
• Assist in organizing training sessions, workshops, and knowledge sharing activities. 

Project Delivery: 

• Coordinate project resources, timelines, and tasks to ensure successful project completion. 
• Monitor project progress, develop reporting and support remedial actions.  
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and updates as required. 

Relationship Building and Communication: 

• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders within and outside the organisation.  
• Collaborate with other executive support specialists to support cross-functional initiatives and promote collaboration. 

• Matric / Grade 12 Certification – (essential). 
• 3+ years proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Executive Support Specialist in a similar operational and/or support orientated role. 

• Good understanding of trends and the uses of digital and related technologies including relevant platforms and channels – (essential). 
• Demonstrable track record of providing general business/office support in terms of reporting at various levels from internal team reporting and feedback, through to executive board reports and related reporting inputs – (essential). 

• Motivated self-starter, personal drive, and energy with strong integrity - takes accountability for actions and mistakes.  
• A fast and enthusiastic learner with a passion for making things happen.  
• Strong and confident communicator - has a keen interest and ability in communication. Impeccable written and verbal communication skills along with strong collaboration and communication ability in a multi-stakeholder, cross-functional environment.  
• Collaborative partnering - Builds meaningful and sound relationships both internally and externally. Open, honest, and direct and comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback. Thinks and acts both independently as well as collaboratively.  
• Ability to work independently 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Strong report writing applying accurate and succinct messaging that enhances the impact of the content. Can clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas in a compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions.  
• Results-oriented and quality focused setting stretch goals for self and others, while remaining focused and working tenaciously toward meeting and exceeding expectations. 
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple demands while organising, prioritizing, and reordering workload in a rapidly changing and fast-moving environment.   
• Embracive of change and new approaches with an ongoing learning mindset - Curiosity to research best practices, proactively initiate and drive ideas and facilitate the implementation and acceptance of change. 
• Innovative and solution-orientated - Creating and applying sound judgment and the ability to generate solutions that serve the flow of work, quality, and the respective risk mitigation requirements.  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. 
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.