Personal Assistant to General Manager

Who we are

Communicare is a dynamic and independent social enterprise that responds to the country’s housing crisis. We manage a growing residential portfolio in the affordable and social housing markets. Our social enterprise business model makes us the most sustainable provider of discounted rentals in South Africa. We also have a social development arm providing support services to our tenants, such as life skills, job seekers, and active aging programs. We are not just another landlord. We make a difference!

Join Our Dynamic Organisation as the Personal Assistant to the General Manager!

Do you have a passion for personal assistance? Are you fuelled by the thrill of a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and triumphs? Are you looking for an opportunity to make this country a better place? Look no further! We have an incredible opportunity for a Personal Assistant in our Rental Property Management Department.

Leverage your mindset, skills, and expertise to provide exceptional support to the General Manager.

The Job

The Personal Assistant provides personal, administrative, and secretarial assistance to the General Manager.

What Sets You Apart?

We're seeking a spirited go-getter with a proven track record of over 3 – 5 years as a personal assistant at an executive level, who thrives on challenges. You would have expertise within the property management and/or customer services environment, with a functional knowledge of database management and scheduling.

By joining our team, you'll unlock great benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation package and incentive programs, rewarding your exceptional skills and achievements.
• Growth opportunities and career advancement.
• An energising and progressive work environment.
• An inclusive workplace where diversity, collaboration, and innovation are celebrated.
• The satisfaction of positively changing the lives of our tenants and purchasers.

If you're ready to embark on a unique adventure in the property space, don't miss this chance to become our exceptional Personal Assistant! Unleash your creativity, lead with passion, and accelerate your professional growth. Apply now and let your talent shine!

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Matric with a relevant Administrative/Personal Assistance qualification
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as a personal assistant at an executive level and/or complex operations
• Expertise within property management and/or customer service environment e.g. call centre and retail

Functional Knowledge:

• Database management
• Scheduling

Other skills required

High Level of Language skills: Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Numerical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

High Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Computer literacy with regard to the use of Microsoft Office. CRM and Fraxion Spend Management system (advantageous)

Closing date: 25 September 2024

• Note: Only the most promising candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Click on the below link to apply:

https://communicare.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities