Senior Administrative Assistant - Industrial Sector

About the Position

Join Boshoek Smelter as a Senior Administrative Assistant, a pivotal role designed to optimize management efficiency and ensure seamless operational flow. You will act as a key liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, providing high-level support to the executive leadership within a dynamic industrial environment.

Main Missions

• Executive Support: Manage complex calendars, coordinate high-level meetings, and handle logistics for travel and external events.
• Communication Management: Act as the first point of contact by filtering calls and visitors, and managing both internal and external communications.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare professional correspondence, reports, and memos; take precise minutes during meetings and distribute action lists.
• Office Operations: Maintain and improve filing systems, control documentation, and manage office supplies through purchase requests and inventory control.
• Stakeholder Relations: Develop and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and external partners while handling confidential information with utmost discretion.

Profile Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in secretarial or administrative roles (or 2 years with a recognized secretarial diploma).
• Proven experience supporting senior executives, preferably within the mining or heavy industrial sectors.
• High school diploma (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to perform under pressure and maintain high precision.

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially expert-level PowerPoint for presentations).
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and Coupa.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
• Advanced document control and event coordination expertise.