Thandiwe Sithole

My attributes as an Executive Assistant are:
- efficient
- discrete
- flexible
- self-motivated
- organised
- proactive
- a good communicator

My personality is very calm under pressure and capable of thinking on my feet in a crisis.

I'm capable of competently managing the office in my manager’s absence.

And also confident enough to delegate upwards to my manager's direct reports in order to effectively manage my manager's time and workload.

Maintaining confidentiality is a fundamental requirement for me because ultimately, building a strategic relationship with my manager is only possible if my manager trusts me enough to keep me in the loop about what is going on in the business. 
Responsibilities

Act as the point of contact between the manager and internalexternal clients

Screen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence

Handle requests and queries appropriately

Manage diary and schedule meetings and appointments

Take dictation and minutes

Produce reports, presentations and briefs

Devise and maintain office filing system

MS Office and English proficiency

Outstanding organisational and time management skills

Uptodate with latest office gadgets and applications

Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Excellent organisational and diary management skills - ability to plan, schedule and multitask

Excellent attention to detail