General Management (FTC 9 Months) Receptionist, Office Manager & General Secretary (GS) Co-ordinator at Danone

About the job

• To support the effective functioning of the GS TEAM providing support and professional executive assistance, whilst maintaining the appropriate level of confidentiality, sophistication and protocol required in this position as well as to act as stand in support to the other Executive Assistants in their absence. General Office Management and front-of-house facilitation.

About you

ACADEMIC AND TRADE QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric Exemption
• Secretarial / Office Administration Certificate

WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 5 years of experience in the role of Executive Assistant. 
• Have an excellent command of the English language, oral as well as written
• Be able to work with demanding stakeholders -be resilient and able to handle stressful situations
• Have experience in a matrix-driven and, managing multiple stakeholders, being able to influence, network, and build relationships
• Be a professional who can deal with confidential information
• Be accountable and highly reliable
• Enjoy getting things done, have a proactive & results-driven mindset
• Be capable of setting priorities and working accordingly
• Have a service mindset and be flexible
• High energy, takes initiative, accountability & responsibility for own work and is a team player
• Have excellent organisational, planning and inventory skills
• Have excellent social and communication skills, , well presented at all times
• Be a creative and pragmatic thinker, curious
• Be a team player who makes valuable contributions to the Danone WISE (Work in a Safe Environment), other Assistants, Security and Cleaners  
• Actively seek growth opportunities to develop yourself