Executive Assistant

roomDar es Salaam

business_centerFull Time

book1 Direct Reports

bookmark Intermediate

directions_carDriving License Not Required

flagOnly Open to Tanzanian Nationals

businessManufacturing

Admin & Clerical

Summary

To plan, organize, coordinate, and control all administrative and operational procedures, activities, and documentation for the General Manager.

Responsibilities

Operational

  • Represents the General Manager by attending meetings in the executive’s absence and speaking for the executive.
  • Maintains the General Manager’s confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Completes projects by assigning work to staff and following up on results.
  • Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems and recording meeting discussions.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

People

  • Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, and answering or directing inquiries

Planning

  • Maintains executive’s appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.

Report & Analysis

  • Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information.
  • Conserves the General Manager’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; and initiating telecommunications
  • Effective, accurate and consistent reporting on all key KPI’s, plans and programs
  • Continuous analysis of data, systems, policies and procedures for effectiveness and business continuity
  • Preparing reports to be submitted to stakeholders by providing necessary information on the progress of the business

Budget Management

  • Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies.

HSE

  • Ensure all activities are in adherence to the HSE requirements
  • Ensure a safe work place is provided for all office personnel
  • Address all potential and non-compliant practices

Compliance to:

  • Company policies and standard operating procedures
  • All relevant laws and regulations

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related.

Requirements

  • 3 years in a similar position
  • Above average proficiency in basic computer software
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English (Chinese will be an added advantage)

Reporting To

General Manager

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Manufacturing: 2 Years

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Admin & Clerical: 3 Years

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