Responsibilities:
Screening and directing phone calls and distribute correspondence
Handling requests and queries appropriately
Act as the point of contact between the manager and internal/external clients
Screen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence
Handle requests and queries appropriately
Manage diary and schedule meetings and appointments
Make travel arrangements
Take dictation and minutes
Source office supplies
Produce reports, presentations, and briefs
Devise and maintain office filing system
Requirements:
South African youth aged between 18 and 34.
Be currently unemployed.
Must not have participated in the YES Programme before.
A strong ability to research information on the internet and any other sources of data quickly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a good grasp of grammar whether or not they write in a formal style or not.
The ability to work with numerous computer software packages such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as Google software and social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn).
Good planning skills with an eye for detail combined with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks while remaining calm under pressure even when working towards tight deadlines is required every day.
An awareness of current affairs with the ability to have a good grasp of local, international, business and celebrity news.
The ability to follow up on loose ends when necessary.
Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.
