Executive Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

Description

We are seeking a talented Executive Assistant (EA) with proven experience working with multiple stakeholders and abilities to provide support to senior executive through complex calendar management, project management, meetings preparation, travel planning and doc management. The ideal candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group.

The Executive Assistant Role will also build a strong internal network by acting with a professional and approachable demeanor to be an undirect leader for the General Manager Assistants (GMAs) team. Accompany new GMAs hires during their onboarding and career development. Becoming the point of contact (POC) to share best practices and connecting the dots between people and creating synergies across different teams.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Cape Town, ZAF

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with c-level executive complex calendar management and expense reporting and business cycle annual meeting planning.
• Experience with domestic and/or international travel coordination for one or multiple senior executive roles.
• Experience managing vendors and contractors.
• Management of budgets for corporate events, on-site and off-sites, meetings.
• Experience creating drafts, and sending written communications on behalf of leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work effectively with international businesses, distributed teams, and in multiple time zones
• Experience in a high-growth environment within global companies
• Drive efficiency onsite and hold vendors/teams accountable for their deliverables
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

Company - Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Job ID: A2483913