To support the effective functioning of the GS TEAM providing support and professional executive assistance, whilst maintaining the appropriate level of confidentiality, sophistication and protocol required in this position as well as to act as stand in support to the other Executive Assistants in their absence. General Office Management and front-of-house facilitation. 

ACADEMIC AND TRADE QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric Exemption
• Secretarial / Office Administration Certificate

WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 5 years of experience in the role of Executive Assistant. 
• Have an excellent command of the English language, oral as well as written
• Be able to work with demanding stakeholders -be resilient and able to handle stressful situations
• Have experience in a matrix-driven and, managing multiple stakeholders, being able to influence, network, and build relationships
• Be a professional who can deal with confidential information
• Be accountable and highly reliable
• Enjoy getting things done, have a proactive & results-driven mindset
• Be capable of setting priorities and working accordingly
• Have a service mindset and be flexible
• High energy, takes initiative, accountability & responsibility for own work and is a team player
• Have excellent organisational, planning and inventory skills
• Have excellent social and communication skills, , well presented at all times
• Be a creative and pragmatic thinker, curious
• Be a team player who makes valuable contributions to the Danone WISE (Work in a Safe Environment), other Assistants, Security and Cleaners  
• Actively seek growth opportunities to develop yourself

Do things your way, the way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s up to you.

Working here you will need to enjoy a fast pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, Such as Nutriday, Yogisip, Inkomazi etc. We absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One planet one health BY You. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please explore careers.danone.com.

We offer:

A job which could easily turn in to a career in Danone. We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes natural to you. We know this uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energy, so we believe in all Danoner’s potential and when we build careers based on these superpowers and when we develop everyone’s potential to the fullest magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management in Danone.