Personal Assistant – Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) 793 views

Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) is a premier institution with all the hallmarks of a supreme learning environment characterized by an international footprint BAC is a highly focused business school which is continuously forging relations with renowned international partners i.e. universities and global professional bodies. As a learning institute driven by the passion to excel, we are recognized for the quality of our programmes and their relevance to the needs of the economy. We subscribe fully to the growth of Botswana’s human capital development agenda and are a key player in the national human resources development and skills capacity building programme. Our vision is anchored on excellence in knowledge production so if you are a professional of distinction, you need to be part of the best of the breed in the knowledge industry.

 

Personal Assistant

(Three year renewable fixed-term contract)

Main Purpose of the Job: To provide comprehensive, proactive and confidential support to Head, Strategy and Institutional Planning, in ensuring the day to day operations of the department are coordinated and managed effectively and efficiently.

Key Performance Areas

• To provide project support for strategic projects being led by the Head, Strategy and Institutional Planning, including researches, drafting documents and collating sources and resources related to the projects.

   

   

• To be well informed and articulate in relevant issues concerning strategy and business development projects in the HOD’s office, by staying abreast of the latest markets trends and developments.
• Manage HOD’s internal and external communication in a timely manner.
• Customer Channeling and reception
• Personal Assistance
• Administrative and clerical procedure

Competencies required:

• Experience of utilizing the full suite of Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) to an advanced level.
• High levels of organizational skills, particularly regarding diary management, the organization of meetings and handling communications

   

   

• High levels of attention to detail, particularly in diary and contact management, and with the written word.
• Ability to undertake research and analysis.
• Event management
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and fast learner

Experience and qualifications:

• Degree in Business Management, or related field OR Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Business Management or related field.
• A valid driver’s license is a requirement.
• Two (2) years’ work experience for Degree holders or three (3) years’ experience for Diploma holders in a secretarial and office administration environment

   

   

All applications with accompanying cover letter and curriculum vitae should be e-mailed to [email protected] with position name written in the subject bar, before close of business on 13 August 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.