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You will work with your assigned Partners as an Executive Assistant to organize and leverage their time effectively, manage their complex schedules and coordinate their travel logistics.
In this role, you will assume responsibility for planning, organizing and executing major projects. You will also be responsible for planning client and internal meetings, conference calls, zoom meetings, conferences/events and lunches/dinners.
You will collaborate with clients, client administrative contacts and with department members in creating a smooth workflow including soliciting assistance from others as needed, helping others as appropriate, and maintaining follow-through. You will have flexibility to ensure appropriate, timely actions and that deadlines are met. You will also act as liaison for assigned individuals to ensure that various departments provide requested support in an efficient, timely manner.
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Key aspects of your role include, extensive experience of complex diary management, across multiple time zones, at senior level, planning and managing complex travel arrangements and itineraries, for very busy diaries with an awareness of impact on Partner priorities, producing and proof-reading correspondence, documents, packs and presentations if and when required, frequently under tight time constraints and monitoring emails and respond as appropriate when required
You will proactively screen and deal with calls and other correspondence, responsibly and professionally with an awareness of Partner priorities. You will effectively liaise with clients, teams and other contacts and work collaboratively with Executive Assistants in a team environment, providing back up cover for their Partners during holiday or sickness. Some administrative responsibilities will include also filing, maintenance of records, expenses and time sheets, Engage and invoicing, etc.
You will work in our Johannesburg office as part of our EEMA EA team, with approximately 1,500 consulting and non-consulting colleagues.
You will support Firm Leadership in our Africa office and report to the Senior Manager of Administration and Executive Assistants for EEMA, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
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- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.
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