Personal Assistant at University of Venda

Requirements

• The candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors’ degree in Finance coupled with four years’ relevant experience S/he must have the ability to multitask, follow complex instructions as well as write minutes, reports, letters, memoranda and other correspondences. 
• The candidate must have  knowledge of relevant software programs. 
• Envisaged for appointment to this position is a proactive, respectful, methodical and a forward planning person with attention to detail. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with minimum supervision and a high level of integrity as well as excellent office administration skills.  
• In addition, the incumbent needs to have great interpersonal skills and be able to communicate internationally.

Duties:

• The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for managing the office of the Chief Financial Officer by providing high level executive support using considerable independent judgement in making decisions. 
• In addition, s/he will be tasked with managing a complex diary of the Chief Financial Officer. 
• Dealing promptly with correspondence to both internal and external stakeholders, including tracking and following up on responses and compiling and maintaining confidential records and response.