307 Pa To Ceo jobs in South Africa
Executive PA to the CEO
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The South African National Aids Council (SANAC) leads South Africa’s response to the national HIV and AIDS, TB & STIs epidemics. SANAC is building a dynamic team that can facilitate its effective leadership of the national response.
Position: Executive PA to the CEO
Grade: C4
Duration: Permanent
Reporting to: CEO
Advert Date: 08 April 2025
JOB SUMMARY :
SANAC is looking for a self-motivated and passionate individual to join the team as the Executive Personal Assistant (PA) providing high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO of SANAC. This role is vital for ensuring effective and efficient time management, communication, and coordination of activities that enhance the CEO’s ability to achieve organizational objectives and goals. The Executive PA will act as a liaison between the CEO and various internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that the CEO’s time is optimized, and the office operates smoothly. This role offers an opportunity to leverage your expertise in a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of a reputable organization – SANAC Trust.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Limited to):
- Manage and prioritize the CEO’s calendar, schedule meetings, appointments, and events managing any conflicts by prioritising without neglecting any.
- Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, government officials, and partners. Ensure timely responses or delegating as appropriate all correspondence that comes through the CEO’s office, always ensuring clear and effective communication.
- Organize complex travel itineraries, including flight bookings, accommodation, and transportation. Ensure all logistics are handled efficiently and cost-effectively, optimizing the CEO’s time.
- Prepare, review, and organize documents, reports, presentations, and other materials for the CEO’s meetings, including board reports and strategic plans. Set up and manage both electronic and paper filing systems, ensuring compliance with all applicable record-keeping requirements.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
- Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action points for CEO meetings, ensuring meetings are efficiently organized and that all necessary materials are provided in advance.
- Assist with the coordination of key projects and initiatives driven by the CEO, working closely with other teams and units within SANAC.
- Conduct research and gather information relevant to SANAC’s projects and the CEO’s initiatives. Stay abreast of current trends and developments in HIV/AIDS policy and related fields.
- Maintain knowledge by attending professional and technical educational seminars and workshops; review publications; establish professional and personal networks within the industry. Participate in fora related to the business.
- Provide administrative support on various tasks as required, ensuring that the CEO’s day-to-day operations are organized and effective.
- Ensure SANAC's mandate, vision, and values are reflected in all job outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar executive assistant or personal assistant role, with experience supporting the C-suite and/or senior leadership (ideally in the non-profit, public health, or governmental sectors).
- Familiarity with issues related to HIV/AIDS, public health, and the South African healthcare system is an advantage.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Exceptional ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable personality.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
- High level of integrity and discretion in managing confidential and sensitive information.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.
- Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively.
- Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines and adapt to change.
- The ability to pay attention to detail to ensure that high quality work leaves the organization.
- Excellent written English and the ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to represent SANAC externally with key stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a flexible manner – out of hours including weekends as required.
- Be willing to travel when required.
- Valid Driver’s licence.
- No Criminal Record.
Should you be interested in this vacancy, applications with a comprehensive CV MUST be submitted via email to Kindly indicate the name of the position on the subject line of the email. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late or faxed will not be considered. Closing date: 17th April 2025 at 16:30.
Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within two (2) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful. SANAC gives preference to South African candidates who meet the job requirements and who will add to the culture and gender diversity of the organization. Suitable candidates will be subjected to assessment(s) (if applicable) and personnel suitability check(s) (citizenship, credit record checks, security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification, and employment verification).
SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.
#J-18808-LjbffrExecutive pa to the ceo
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Office Manager / PA to the CEO - Conservation - Zw
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Reference: PTA022598-MB-2
Salary: R25 000 - R35 000 CTC per month (Depending on experience and strength of the Candidate)
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- Any other Diploma / Certificate or equivalent in Project Administration / Office management / Personal Assistant / Business Management
- 3 Days per week IN Zwavelpoort to manage conservation staff, admin, and projects
- 2 Days per week in Boschkop for Office Management
- Love of nature and excited about conservation
- Fit and healthy (requires walks in the veld)
- Highly organized
- Professional
- Must have a valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle
- Fully computer literate
- Strong organizing and management skills
- Strong administration / invoicing & quotation skills
- Must have an eye for detail
- Liaise with external consultants (environmental consultants, town planners, attorneys)
- Take minutes and schedule tasks
- Maintain various records and documentation
- Draft, review and send communications on behalf of executive
- Review documentation
- Assist with research and compiling of reports and presentations
- Monitor progress and drive projects forward
Consultant: Marelize Bester - Dante Personnel Pretoria Silver Lakes
Apply via our website
If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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Secretary, Executive Admin (Pallative Care) - 40 hours, days
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Secretary, Executive Admin (Pallative Care) - 40 hours, days page is loadedSecretary, Executive Admin (Pallative Care) - 40 hours, days Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R25105947
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account .
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Monday through FridayScheduled Hours:
8-4:30pmShift:
1 - Day Shift, 11 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
34000 - 2808 Palliative CareUnion:
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Performs duties requiring advanced level secretarial and administrative support skills to assist the head of a division or corporate function. Assists executives by relieving them of details and administrative duties. Work is of a confidential nature requiring a broad understanding of UMMHC policies and practices; requires expediting critical matters and effectively interfacing with all levels. May coordinate the work of secretarial and clerical staff.I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Performs the following lead duties to coordinate activities and assigned personnel:
a) Plays a lead role in implementing new or revised systems and procedures. Performs basic troubleshooting and provides feedback on process improvements.
b) Orients new employees, trains employees in new procedures and provides on-going instruction as appropriate.
c) Relays work instructions provided by supervisor.
d) Schedules, distributes and monitors the flow of work for assigned group of employees.
e) Provides recommendations to manager or supervisor for the most efficient utilization of assigned personnel.
f) Provides information regarding employee job performance to supervisor.
g) Assists in ensuring that employees are provided with appropriate resources and methods.
h) Reports employee problems or unusual occurrences to the supervisor.
2. Produces correspondence, memos and reports from dictation, drafts, models, etc. Proof reads/edits material for appropriate grammar, spelling and format and style. Prepares high quality presentation graphics (using Power-Point or similar applications software).
3. Composes, or selects standard form letters for supervisor’s response to routine inquiries.
4. Arranges meetings and activities for supervisor for the most efficient use of available time. Makes travel arrangements for extended trips and groups.
5. Coordinates large, complex internal and external meetings. May attend meetings in capacity of recording secretary. Prepares and distributes agenda.
6. Provides information and assistance to a variety of high level internal and external contacts to exchange confidential information and expedite matters on behalf of supervisor and associated staff.
7. Receives phone calls and messages, provides information on procedures and standard policies of the department or function to customers, refers matters to appropriate person within department.
8. Provides assistance with administrative processes associated with the department or function.
9. Processes standard and non-standard business office administrative paperwork, such as purchase requisitions, employment requisitions, employee time sheets, expense vouchers, etc. Follows-up for timely completion of processes.
10. Provides guidance to departmental personnel in UMMHC administrative policies and procedures.
11. Assists in the preparation of, and maintains the departmental operating budget report and supporting documentation.
12. Assists with special projects. Gathers variety of documents files and records from sources within and outside of the department, incorporates statistical or financial data requiring basic interpretation. Prepares reports using statistical or financial tables, using established formats, graphs and charts.
13. Sets up and maintains confidential, sensitive files and records for multiple functions, ensuring efficient retrieval of information.
14. Ensures adequate inventory of office supplies and basic maintenance of office equipment. Coordinates the timely repair of office equipment.
15. Ensures basic set up and maintenance of office personal computers and associated equipment. Ensures timely service.
16. May schedule work, and provide basic direction to temporary help or clerical and secretarial staff.
17. Performs miscellaneous clerical duties, including collating, sorting, faxing, filing, and distributing and retrieving documents and mail. Records and relays phone messages.
18. Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Associates Degree in Secretarial Science or equivalent.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. 3-5 years of secretarial/administrative support experience.
2. Software used: Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, database.
3. Additional applications software such as for project management, scheduling, budgetary control, etc. may also be used.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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#J-18808-LjbffrAdministrative Support Office (The Hague Office)
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The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is a non-profit organisation with offices in The Hague, the Netherlands; and Cape Town, South Africa. EDCTP is a partnership between European and African countries to accelerate the development of new clinical interventions such as drugs, vaccines, microbicides and diagnostics against poverty-related diseases in Africa (HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected infectious diseases). The organisation supports clinical trials, capacity strengthening and networking in Africa and Europe. Visit edctp.lndo.site for more information.
EDCTP is looking for an Administrative Support Officer to be based at the EDCTP Office in The Hague. The Administrative Support Officer, under the supervision of the Director of International Cooperation (Europe), will be responsible for providing administrative support to the cooperation and communication activities in the EDCTP Secretariat in The Hague.
Duties and responsibilitiesThe main duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Support Officer will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Providing administrative support to the international cooperation and communication teams in the EDCTP office in The Hague;
- Taking minutes, drafting, editing and proofreading reports and other texts in English;
- Liaising with partner organisations in Europe, Africa and worldwide;
- Managing databases and media lists;
- Supporting the implementation of advocacy, communication and outreach activities;
- Assisting in updating of the EDCTP website;
- Assisting with tracking of media exposure;
- Collecting data to support preparation of press releases, presentations and reports;
- Any other tasks, duties or specific assignments which may arise during the operations of the EDCTP Secretariat, in particular supporting HR activities.
- A university degree or equivalent training in a relevant field;
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative support role;
- Excellent written and spoken English skills;
- Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with desktop publishing software and content management systems is a plus;
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills;
- Other language skills, in particular French or Portuguese, would be an additional asset.
Salary scale
EDCTP offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employment conditions
- The employee will be based at the EDCTP Secretariat office in The Hague.
- Applicants must have a valid working permit in The Netherlands.
- The EDCTP is characterised by a multicultural work environment and English is the official language.
- Flexible and reduced working hours may be possible for this position.
Application
- Applications must include a letter of motivation and CV.
- Applications must be submitted via – Please include the job title in the email subject line.
- Applications must be submitted by midnight (CET) Monday 16 July 2018 .
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from EDCTP within 12 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Protection of Personal Data
EDCTP is committed to protecting your privacy. It takes every precaution to protect the information you provide. The data you provide will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure and will only be accessed by persons who need to do so for this purpose. Your data will be kept in our system up to one month after the completion of the recruitment procedure (should your application be unsuccessful). For further information or exercise of your rights (such as the right to access, or the right to correct your data), please contact Human Resources at
Procurement Officer / Buyer (with Administrative Support)
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Overview:
We are a dynamic and growing construction company specialising in high-quality woodwork and bespoke joinery solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Officer / Buyer to manage purchasing activities while providing essential administrative support to the operations team.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, can manage supplier relationships, and ensure efficient procurement processes while assisting with day-to-day office coordination.
Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Buying:
Source, negotiate and purchase raw materials, timber, hardware, consumables, and equipment in line with project requirements and budget constraints.
Monitor stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment to prevent project delays.
Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any supply issues.
Maintain and update the supplier database with pricing, delivery schedules, and performance metrics.
Compare product specifications and evaluate suppliers for quality and reliability.
Raise and process purchase orders, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
Administrative Duties:
Assist with preparing job cost estimates, procurement schedules, and supplier quotes for project tenders.
Track deliveries and manage documentation (delivery notes, invoices, PODs).
Maintain procurement and inventory records (physical and digital).
Support site teams and the workshop with material requests and procurement updates.
Coordinate logistics, arrange collections/deliveries, and ensure all required paperwork is filed.
Assist with general office tasks such as filing, printing, minute-taking, and basic correspondence.
Requirements:
Proven experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain in a construction or manufacturing environment (woodwork experience is a plus).
Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Solid knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); knowledge of Pastel, BuildSmart or similar systems is advantageous.
Valid driver’s license (for supplier/site visits if required).
Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Diploma or Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Construction Management, or a related field.
Experience in the carpentry, woodworking, or construction industries.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunities for growth within a hands-on, skilled team
Supportive work environment that values initiative and accountability
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Administrative & Customer Support Specialist (ZR_23841_JOB)
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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative & Customer Support Specialist to assist with email communications and administrative tasks for a growing B2B-focused business. This is a remote, part-time role ideal for someone with strong written and spoken English communication skills, customer-facing experience, and the ability to think critically and work independently.
Job Highlights
- Hourly Rate : USD 5, the equivalent in your local currency
- Schedule : Monday to Friday, flexible within Eastern Standard Time business hours
- Work Arrangement : Work from home
Side note: Since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to client and customer inquiries via email in a timely and professional manner
- Draft, organize, and manage email correspondence and follow-ups
- Support the business owner with day-to-day administrative tasks as assigned
- Maintain accurate and organized customer records
- Communicate clearly with buyers, store owners, and wholesale clients
- Understand business objectives and contribute to customer satisfaction and relationship management
- Identify ways to streamline processes or improve client communication based on ongoing direction
Requirements
- Must reside within or near the EST timezone (e.g., Eastern Europe, parts of Africa or South America)
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in a B2B or wholesale environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to take direction, think critically, and work independently without needing micromanagement
- Comfortable with remote communication and task management tools
Preferred Experience
- Working with US-based clients or customers
- Familiarity with wholesale or B2B sales cycles
- Experience supporting small business owners or entrepreneurs
Additional Notes
This role will start with 20 hours per week, with the potential to grow depending on the candidate’s ability to take on additional responsibilities and contribute effectively to the business. The ideal candidate is not just task-oriented but is also a problem-solver who takes initiative.
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- Employment type Contract
- Job function Customer Service and Administrative
- Industries Administrative and Support Services
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#J-18808-LjbffrAdministrative & customer support specialist (zr_23841_job)
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