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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

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About the job

• Contributes to the development of the strategic vision of packages and the roadmaps for SSA CBU in collaboration with EDP AMEA Zone team.
• Guarantor of the development of packaging focused on value for the consumer, mastering eco-design and cost control.
• Coordinate and train West And South Africa Packaging team of SSA CBU with the objective : to re-enforce the R&I Packaging contribution in all CBU projects ; to inform in cascade all the Danone news in term of packaging innovation, renovation , sustainability , circularity , food safety ; provide and organize all relevant trainings at CBU level ; to inform of the packaging trends WW ; to transfer all information coming from AMEA EDP central team ; to share the interesting projects in the others Zones ; to leverage synergies between countries…

About you

Required Skills

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the consumer goods industry, in the field of packaging
• Experience at EDP CBU level and experience working in a matrix organization.

Skills:

• Technical knowledge in packaging design (knowledge of different plastic materials: PS, PET, PP, PLA... and paper/cardboard, knowledge of the different technologies for manufacturing packaging (ISBM, EBM, FFS machine , Thermoforming, Injection, labelers systems , end of line, cardboard trays , plastic crates , pouches , flexibles laminations , carton packages , palletization systems…. ) And the barrier characteristics of different materials.
• Also, the adaptation package of different process and shelf life:
• Aseptic, hot filling, ultraclean, retort , Cool and ambient LSL distribution etc.
• Knowledge of packaging regulations in the food industry.
• Knowledge of Danone packaging policy.
• Knowledge of the regulations and news in AMEAP on the recyclability of materials. etc. To be curious for the innovation, contact with the main suppliers , visit pack expositions …
• Strong leadership and strategic vision with the ability to translate strategy into concrete and pragmatic action plans.
• Strong managerial skills with a strong interest and motivation for people development.
• Ability to build long-term partnerships, create, develop, and manage a network of external partners
• Proactive mentality, solution, and business oriented, continuous improvement
• Flexible and agile
• Learn quickly and know how to adapt in an uncertain and changing environment.