Mintek Vacancies
- Location
- Randburg, Gauteng
- Salary (as advertised)
- Market related
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
- Not stated — check the original listing
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Executive Assistant within Mintek's Executive Management Division. Mintek is a scientific research and development organization based in Randburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively managing the office of a Group Executive and providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support. This is a permanent position with market-related remuneration, designated as an Employment Equity (EE) position. **What you will do** The Executive Assistant will manage the Group Executive's office by performing day-to-day administrative tasks, planning and scheduling critical engagements, and coordinating speaking events. This includes managing the GE’s calendar, handling phone calls and messages, reviewing and summarizing documents, preparing outgoing correspondence, and undertaking ad hoc tasks while maintaining strict confidentiality. Responsibilities also encompass communication and protocol, such as drafting speeches or presentations, receiving guests (including public officials and business partners), developing and maintaining a logical filing system, assisting in consolidating management documents, and managing the flow of documents to and from the GE’s office. Financial administration duties include managing the procurement of goods and services within budget, entering Purchase Requisitions (PR) on SAP, monitoring PR to Purchase Order (PO) progress, coordinating the collection and preparation of operating reports, ensuring orders and invoices are processed, preparing expense reports for the Executive, and coordinating the distribution of monthly and quarterly reports. Additionally, the role involves arranging meetings and travel, which includes booking venues, refreshments, and equipment, taking minutes for EXCO or Mancom meetings, and arranging all travel and related requirements for the Group Executive. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Experience:** Five (5) years relevant experience or more. * **Skills/Tools:** SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS-Office, Strong organization skills, Business Acumen, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Interpersonal skills, Multitasking, Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment, Business writing skills, Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion, Possess strong writing and communication skills, Be attentive and detail oriented, Able to work efficiently within time constraints and deadlines, Computer literate, Office Administration. * **Qualifications:** Bachelor’s Degree in Office Administration or equivalent. * **Ideal Qualification:** Honour’s Degree in Office Administration or equivalent. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced, highly organized, and proactive administrative professional with a strong background in supporting senior executives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, coupled with proficiency in SAP and MS Office applications. They must be detail-oriented, adaptable, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple tasks and demanding environments while maintaining absolute confidentiality. A Bachelor’s Degree in Office Administration or equivalent is a minimum requirement, with an Honours Degree being ideal. **Deadline** 20 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mintek-vacancies-19 Source: govpage
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