Personal Assistant
Spar Group - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date yi 11 ka July 2026
Regrettably, this position has been removed.
Purpose
- The purpose of this role is to provide a high level personal assistant support function to the Retail Operations Director (ROD).
- This role goes beyond traditional administrative tasks and offers an opportunity to work closely with the leadership team and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Minimum of 3 years as a personal assistant to senior executives essential.
Skills & Competencies
- Fully computer literate on MS Office suite.
- SAP experience will be advantageous.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good Interpersonal, problem solving and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently without any supervision.
- Supervisory and people management skills.
- Deadline orientated.
- Able to respond to incoming correspondence on behalf of the Divisional ROD.
- Flexible in terms of working hours and travel.
- Positive attitude and team player.
Responsibilities
- Assist in compiling management reports and preparing meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
- Assist with preparation of presentations.
- Draft correspondence, filing and minute taking.
- Collect information for Central Office (CO) and distribute info as received from CO to relevant retailers.
- Collect information for suppliers on incentive schemes.
- Manage RODβs calendar and schedules meetings.
- Prioritise appointments and travel arrangements.
- Act as liaison between the Divisional ROD and all internal and external stakeholders.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters.
- Support the Divisional ROD with special projects, initiatives, and research assignments as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
- Coordinate meetings, conferences and events including agenda preparation, venue booking, technical support, and logistics management.
- Build and maintain a strong business relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner.
- Management of company pool vehicles and bookings.
- Effectively manage and lead a direct report.
- Carrying out any reasonable tasks requested by management (ad hoc duties).
Ref No
- spar_000887
Remuneration
- Market Related
Centre
- SPAR KZN Distribution Centre
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