Business Support Assistant | Johannesburg
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Are you an accomplished business support professional who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment? This permanent opportunity offers the chance to provide high-quality administrative and operational support within the Pharmaceuticals Division of a leading multinational organisation.
As Business Support Assistant, you will play an important role in keeping the division organised, responsive and running effectively. You will manage competing priorities, coordinate meetings and business activities, prepare professional documentation, support financial administration and ensure that actions and deadlines remain on track.
This role requires more than reactive administration. You will be expected to anticipate requirements, take ownership of responsibilities and resolve administrative challenges proactively, while maintaining professionalism and discretion when working with senior stakeholders and confidential information.
Our client is a well-established multinational organisation operating within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector. The business offers a professional, structured and demanding corporate environment where quality, collaboration, accountability and effective stakeholder support are important to successful delivery.
What You'll Do
Provide comprehensive administrative and business support to the Pharmaceuticals Division.
Manage diaries, appointments, meetings and scheduling requirements.
Coordinate meetings, including agendas, documentation and follow-up actions.
Prepare professional correspondence, presentations, reports and other business documentation.
Coordinate travel arrangements and associated administration when required.
Assist with expense claims, invoices, purchase orders and general financial administration.
Maintain accurate records, filing systems and confidential documentation.
Coordinate communication across internal stakeholders, external parties and service providers.
Support departmental projects, events and other business activities.
Track deadlines, actions and outstanding deliverables to support timely completion.
Anticipate administrative requirements and proactively address issues.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with appropriate discretion.
Provide ad hoc administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of the division.
What You Bring
Proven experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Business Support, Team Assistant or senior administrative support role.
Strong organisational and time-management capability.
Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of adm
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