IkamvaYouth is a township-based volunteer programme that gets learners out of poverty through education. The organisation exists to reduce inequality in South Africa, and its track record of matric results, access to post-school opportunities, and alumni success is proof that positive change is possible.
IkamvaYouth seeks to appoint an Executive Assistant to be based in Pretoria.
The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and secretarial support to the CEO as well as communication and logistical support for key meetings such as all Board and SubCom meetings.
Reporting to: CEO
Salary: R15 456.60
Benefit: Medical aid
Responsibilities:
Act as first point of contact by filtering calls, emails etc
Manage ED’s diary and logistics by prioritising, organising meetings, travels and/or appointments
Typing, compiling and preparing of reports, minutes, updates and correspondence in a timeous manner
Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients and other stakeholders on behalf of the CEO
Draft documents, proposals and speeches and share with CEO for input
Compile board and SubCom meeting packs and schedule meetings
Sharing the meeting packs with all relevant individuals 7 days prior to the meeting
Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the Pretoria office and Executive Team as and when required
Ensure compliance and up to date registration for NPO, PBO and other company level statutory requirement
Ensure that all updated governance documents (eg: NPO and PBO certificate) shared with Project Manager to save on central depositor
All documents are loaded onto the DSD’s NPO directory including audited financial statements and annual reports
Qualification & Competencies Required:
A related degree or national diploma (NQ level 6 and higher)
Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ relevant work experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant
Experience in NGO sector would be advantageous
Driver’s license
Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office
Experience in preparing professional correspondence
Ability to communicate with high-level individual
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proactive and flexible analytical thinker
Confidentiality and professionalism
Innovative and resourceful
Accurate and attention to details
Commitment to IY’s five values and redressing inequalities through education
Preference will be given to EE candidates
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter via email to [email protected] with the subject heading “Executive Assistant” by 12 February 2021.
For more information please visit, www.ikamvayouth.org