Senior Secretary (Senior Manager Research Office) (Potchefstroom) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Render effective office administration including accurate filling and quick retrieval of files and Documents.
• Maintain the Senior Manager’s daily, weekly and monthly action file.
• Render secretarial and editorial support to the Senior Manager (diary, documents, meetings and minutes).
• Provide logistical arrangements and support.
• Coordinate SM projects and synthesis information into coherent reports and associated documents, presentations and spread sheets.
• Basic financial administration including budget monitoring.
• Manage daily logistics in the office of the Senior Manager, Screen telephone calls and other communication.

Requirements

• A 3-year National Diploma in Office Management/ Administration or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in office management and administration at a senior level.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Ability to Analyse and synthesize data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take minutes and undertake small event management.
• Customer care and excellent client liaison.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work act with tact and discretion.
• Ability to treat all information confidential.
• Self-managed and motivated.
• Exceptional telephone and front office skills.
• Valid  EB driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:14 APRIL 2026