Aramex

Personal Assistant

Aramex  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Purpose of the Job

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to support management in our day-to-day operations. This role is essential for ensuring efficiency and effectiveness, involving a range of administrative and organizational tasks. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

  • Executive diary management
  • International and domestic flight bookings, and cost management
  • International visa applications with supporting documentation
  • International accommodation and shuttle arrangement, and cost management
  • Hotel bookings and car hire, and cost managment
  • Planning and coordinating of annual sales incentive trip
  • Brand management within the company, and certain marketing activities
  • Ad hoc marketing and event responsibilities
  • Management and execution of ad hock company conferences
  • Minute taking at required meetings and board meetings
  • Arrangments and exceuction of VIP customer visits (Linbro Park)
  • Presentation setup and compilation for EXCO and DCE meetings
  • Purchasing and management of office groceries and stationary
  • Purchasing of miscellaneous office supplies
  • Regular meetings with suppliers related to pricing, quality and performance
  • Negotiation of supplier contracts
  • Monthly reporting on specific areas of responsibility
  • Transportation of staff that are travelling to and from airport and/or Guatrain
  • Managing the petty cash and travel expense claims
  • Arranging the REDPRIDE award meetings
  • Invoices for verification and approval
  • Handling of certain expenses claims for the sales team
  • Upload invoices on our ARIBA system
  • Debit card and credit card reconsiliations every month
  • Assist with events

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

  • Minimum requirement is a Matric (Grade 12) qualification or similar qualification and/or experience.
  • Suitable business management diploma or degree advantageous
  • Previous experience within similar role
  • Superior business communication skills (Spoken and Witten)
  • Excellent Computer Proficiency
  • Valid Code 08 driver’s license and own reliable transport

Leadership Behaviors

Building Outstanding Teams

Collaborate & break silos

Execution & Accountability

External focus

Growth mindset

Inclusion

Innovation

Setting a clear direction

Simplification

Skills

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Auditing

Budgeting

Attention To Details

Organization & Planning

Aramex

About Aramex

Founded in 1982, Aramex has emerged as a global leader in logistics and transportation, renowned for its innovative services tailored to businesses and consumers. As a listed company on the Dubai Financial Market (since 2005) and headquartered in the UAE, our strategic location facilitates extensive customer reach worldwide, bridging the gap between East and West.

With operations in 600+ cities across 70 countries, Aramex employs over 16,000 professionals. Our success is attributed to four distinct business products that provide scalable, diversified, and end-to- end services for customers. These products are:

• International Express, encompassing Aramex's Parcel Forwarding Business (Shop & Ship and MyUS).

• Domestic Express

• Freight Forwarding

• Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions

Sustainability is at the core of our vision and mission. To build a truly sustainable business, we leverage our core competencies to make a positive impact as responsible members of the communities we serve. Through partnerships with local and international organizations, we strive to expand our reach and benefit more individuals through targeted programs and initiatives, ensuring long-term positive change and community development.

For more information, please visit us: www.aramex.com

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
1982
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