Executive Secretary

A unique and exciting position is currently available for a confident and reliable Executive Secretary.
The incumbent will provide organisational and administrative support to a retired surgeon who is a visionary with various entrepreneurial projects (related to amongst other the medical industry).
This position holds immense growth potential and will provide the successful candidate with excellent business exposure.
This full-time position will be office based (with travelling to meetings).The incumbent will be responsible for the following:Taking notes or dictation at meetings and provide general assistance during presentationsScreening phone calls, emails, inquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriateOrganising and maintaining the employer's diary and making appointmentsOrganising and attending meetings and ensuring the employer is well-prepared for meetingsMaking travel arrangementsDevising and maintaining office systems (e.g.
data management and filing)Conducting research and compiling data as requestedLiaising with clients, service providers and other parties on behalf of the employer when requiredA variety of life management tasks / personal assistanceThe ideal candidate has the following knowledge, experience, and skills:A tertiary qualification (degree or equivalent)"Can do" attitude (willingness to provide support with various mundane and intricate tasks)Advanced computer skills (MS Office)Attention to detailLogical thought processesExcellent planning, organisational, prioritising, and coordination skillsHigh level of integrityReliable, responsible, and dependable personalityHighly adaptableFriendly, helpful, good-natured, and cooperative attitudeGood communication and interpersonal skills (Afrikaans & English)Basic numerical and accounting skillsDrivers licence and own transport