ISASA Vacancy – Executive Assistant

Job Description:

St Stithians College is a proudly South African school, embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational experience. Founded as a Methodist Church School, our Christian spirituality is central to our identity. Our College consists of primary and secondary boys’ and girls’ schools, together with a co-educational junior primary school. We are an independent, non-profit institution located on an expansive green campus in Sandton, Johannesburg. In addition, St Stithians incorporates Kamoka Bush School in the Waterberg Mountains, and the Thandulwazi Maths & Science Academy on our Campus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Handling a wide range of confidential information requiring a dedicated level of confidentiality at all times
• Diary management and co-ordination including meetings and appointments
• Attendance and minute taking of weekly executive meetings
• Promoting synergy between the Rector’s Office, campus departments, and the schools
• Assisting with the drafting of reports, communiques, and correspondence
• The administration and daily functioning of the office of the Rector
• Handling of telephone calls, emails and face-to-face queries from parents, staff and the general public
• Interacting with parents, staff and the broader Saints community intelligently and respectfully, ensuring high levels of diplomacy and tact
• Responding to correspondence on behalf of the Rector

Job Requirements:

• A working knowledge of educational and whole school procedures, organisation, structure and systems is a distinct advantage
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification coupled with at least 7 years’ experience in a similar position working with an executive leader
• Project Management exposure preferable
• A confident individual who is responsible, able to work under pressure and handle high work volumes
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, take initiative, proactively solve problems
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact at an executive level
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written)
• Advanced computer literacy, especially using Microsoft Office
• Experience in writing minutes at executive and governance levels

Job Details:

Company: Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa – ISASA

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Sandton, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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