Executive Assistant at Tiger Brands – Apply Now!

📌 Job Overview

Are you a highly organized, proactive professional with exceptional administrative skills? Tiger Brands, Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant to provide top-tier administrative support to senior executives. In this vital role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of executive-level activities, allowing leadership to focus on strategic objectives.

📝 Key Responsibilities

As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and coordination tasks, including but not limited to:

• Managing executive calendars, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel logistics.

• Handling confidential correspondence and screening calls or emails on behalf of executives.

• Typing, filing, minute-taking, and maintaining organized documentation.

• Preparing presentation decks as per executive direction.

• Coordinating meeting packs, workshops, catering, and room bookings.

• Processing expense claims, purchase orders, and other administrative finance-related tasks.

• Supporting multiple executives simultaneously with professionalism and efficiency.

• Maintaining clear and concise records of executive-level meetings and decisions.

• Identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline operations.

✅ Performance Expectations

Your success in this role will be measured by:

• Accuracy, attention to detail, and the quality of delivered administrative outputs.

• Proactive approach to supporting executives without needing constant direction.

• Effectiveness in multitasking under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.

• Implementation of continuous improvements to enhance office efficiency.

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• Education: NQF Level 4 (Matric), Secretarial Certification preferred.

• Experience: 5–8 years of proven secretarial/administrative experience supporting executives.

• Technical Skills:

  • Speed typing at a minimum of 75 WPM.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

  • Strong grammar and editing abilities.

• Soft Skills:

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

  • Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

🌍 About Tiger Brands

Tiger Brands is Africa’s leading FMCG company, known for iconic food and beverage products that are a part of everyday life in millions of homes. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking culture, Tiger Brands is committed to innovation, excellence, and growing talent.

Join a company that roars louder, explores further, and grows together!

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📄 CV Tips for Executive Assistant Roles

To stand out in your application:

• Highlight executive-level support experience. Emphasize previous roles where you supported directors, CEOs, or senior managers.

• Quantify your impact. E.g., “Improved scheduling efficiency by 30% through optimized calendar tools.”

• Showcase technical skills. List your proficiency in MS Office, document preparation, and data management.

• Emphasize organizational and multitasking skills. Use examples where you managed competing deadlines effectively.

• Tailor your summary section. Align it directly with the executive support competencies Tiger Brands is seeking.

• Mention confidentiality experience. Highlight times you’ve handled sensitive info or confidential projects.

🌐 Company Website: https://www.tigerbrands.com