Executive Assistant/ Events Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Embassy of France in South Africa Full time

Location:
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Duration:2 years (with the possibility of renewal)

Starting date:
March 2023

Project description:

Role and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, the Events Coordinator/Executive Assistant shall:

  • Ensure the day-to-day management : scheduling of appointments, planning;
  • Organise the General Management's trips and visits;
  • Participate in the organisation of general and Management Committee's meetings;
  • Contribute to the administrative and financial management of current operations;
  • Keep all the minutes of the Management Committee's meetings, general assemblies and Foundation's archives;
  • Organise events (seminars, workshops, forums, workshops, conferences and symposia) from a logístical point of view in conjunction with the operational teams;
  • Participate in all other activities as required by the Director.

Language requirements:

Fluency (oral, written, reading) in English.

Language proficiency in French is an added bonus.

Required profile:

  • Relational and communication skills ;
  • Proficiency in English and French;
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and alert;
  • Good spoken and written communication skills;
  • Previous experience in a similar position;
  • Ability to work in a team and in a multicultural environment.

Working conditions:

Full-time job, with important availability required.


The workplace is located at the Foundation's Headquarters at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 1 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa.


Application

  • Applications must be submitted before midnight on
    15 February 2023.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by an ad hoc selection committee.
  • The Foundation promotes gender equality._
Application Deadline: 2023/02/15

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