Executive Assistant

Job Description:

Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Executive Assistant. The successful incumbent will report directly to the Group Executive: HR and will be responsible for the functioning of the Group Executive – HR’s office and for providing effective and efficient administrative and support services to the Division. The job holder must be in possession of a tertiary qualification in HR and a minimum of 3 years’ Executive Assistant experience is required. This position carries the Task Grade of T09.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the optimal functioning of the Group Executive – HR’s office and diary.
• Liaise with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage the company’s CSI activities.
• Review and edit correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Capture and manage HR information.
• Prepare packs for meetings (Board & EXCO meetings).
• Track ongoing HR initiatives.
• Coordinate information, compile and distribute weekly and monthly reports.
• Provide ongoing assistance to the HR Team.
• Maintain an effective filling system.
• Assist with expense reporting.

Qualifications:

• Building strategic working relationships.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Advanced level communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent data structuring skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office products.
• Advanced minute taking skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Deadline driven.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Closing Date: 15 July 2025

As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.