Frontline l Office Assistant

Our PE-based client has a vacancy for an energetic, self-motivated, smart, and engaging young person, in the role of Frontline / Office Assistant. TO START SOONEST.THE ROLE: You will be responsible for a range of clerical and administrative tasks to support daily, weekly, and monthly Franchise operations in an office setting.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Welcoming visitors and offering them hot or cold beverages.Telephone Switchboard operation.Sorting and sending mail.Keep stock of office supplies and stationeries and advise relevant people.File Management.Taking and delivering messages.Scheduling meetings and sending meeting invites to attendees.Coordinating and consolidating general reports and presentations.Summarising and distribution of minutes in all meetings.General office support and assistance.Submit head office requested information, liaise timeously with relevant people.Be up to date with what’s due and ensure that deadlines are met across all (head office) functions of the business.Organise and coordinate office operations and procedures.Continuously educate yourself about the business.Ad-hoc duties.QUALITIES NEEDED:Be a great communicator – preferably an English (home language) speaker.Highly organized and meticulous especially on data entry.Be innovative at problem-solving.Be personable, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent.Relevant business knowledge.Be presentable (face of the company, 1st contact)Steady track record.COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook e-mail – you may be required to complete an assessment.Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.SA ID Number holder and clean criminal history.QUALIFICATIONS:Matric (Grade 12)Minimum of 2 years’ work experienceEnd-user Computing (other relevant after school computer courses may be considered)Secretarial / Business Diploma is highly advantageous.GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:Potential development of the role to office manager after years of service.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the following statutory checks: ITC; Criminal; References; Qualifications; Psychometric assessments.Furthermore, attach copies of your ID, Driver’s license, Matric Certificate and Tertiary qualifications – without these, your application is INCOMPLETE and cannot be considered.REF Code: SECLocation: Port ElizabethProfile: HealthcareCareer Level: 2+Employment: Permanent, full-timeE.E. / Non-EE: White, Coloured, Indian and AfricanWorking Hours: 08:00 AM to 17:00 PMSalary: R8 000.00 – R9 500.00 per month + provident fund (no medical aid)