Executive Assistant/ Events Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, 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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