Administrative Assistant

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - LAW FIRM - CAPE TOWN CBD

ONLY CANDIDATES BASED IN CAPE TOWN TO APPLY

Hannes Gouws & Partners Inc is seeking to appoint a well-presented, personable and highly organised General Administrative Assistant for its Cape Town offices.

This is a full-time position ideally suited to a candidate who enjoys being the first point of contact for clients and visitors, and who can competently support the broader office with day-to-day administrative functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric certificate (essential); a relevant administrative or secretarial qualification will be an added advantage;
• Stable employment history;
• Previous experience in a general administrative role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment;
• Experience to include:

o Professionally answering, screening and directing incoming calls;

o Welcoming and assisting clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner;

o Managing the boardroom diary and coordinating meeting room bookings;

o Receiving, sorting and distributing incoming mail, deliveries and courier items;

o Managing outgoing correspondence, courier and postage arrangements;

o General filing, scanning, photocopying and document management;

o Ordering and managing stationery and office supplies;

o Providing administrative support to attorneys and support staff as required;

o Experience working on:

▪ Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel);

▪ Switchboard / telephone systems;

Key Competencies:

• Ability to support senior attorney as head of office;
• Well-spoken, professional and presentable;
• Strong administrative and organisational skills;
• Excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Good personal relationships and a professional, client-focused attitude.

Salary: Market related commensurate with experience.

Location: Cape Town CBD

Position type: Full-Time

Candidates with the relevant experience are invited to submit a detailed CV together with salary expectations.

Pay: R6 000,00 - R12 000,00 per month

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Language:

• Afrikaans and English (Required)

Location:

• Cape Town, Western Cape (Required)

Work Location: In person