Executive Assistant / Public Relations

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Admin Marketing
Reference: SW006000/AM

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, an established agricultural concern based in Somerset West, is looking to appoint a dynamic Executive Assistant / PR Professional to support the executive team and manage internal and external communications.

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional Executive Assistance to the MD and executive team
Liaise closely with HR, Marketing, and Design
Draft and compile internal newsletters and staff communications
Coordinate company branding and corporate image (sourcing, briefing and managing suppliers – no design required)
Compile external communications and PR-related content
Arrange and coordinate EXCO meetings, including:

Preparing agendas
Taking and distributing accurate minutes
Following up on action items

Handle statutory returns and related documentation in conjunction with the executive team
Manage diaries, travel arrangements and logistics for staff and executives
Assist with planning and coordinating corporate events, launches and staff functions
General executive support and ad hoc projects as required

Requirements

Post-matric qualification (e.g. Communications, PR, Business Administration, Marketing or related)
Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written) – essential
Excellent writing skills – able to draft professional newsletters, emails, reports and PR content
Strong organisational skills – able to multitask and prioritise in a pressurised environment
High attention to detail and strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism
Confident communicator, able to liaise at executive and staff level
Solid computer literacy (MS Office; exposure to marketing/communication tools beneficial)
Previous experience in an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant / PR / Communications role will be a strong advantage

Personality & Fit

Proactive, hands-on and solution-driven
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Professional, well-presented and confident
Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player mindset

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.