Business Management, Marketing and Administration Assistant

We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and results-driven professional to support and grow our diverse business portfolio, including events, travel, hospitality, fashion, and international sourcing businesses.

Key Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years' practical experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Business development, tender administration and submissions.
• Digital marketing and social media management, Events management and promotion.
• Travel and tourism marketing Guest house or hospitality marketing. Office Management.
• Demonstrated track record of growing businesses, generating sales, and securing new clients.

The successful candidate must have experience in:

• Preparing, compiling, and submitting tenders. Researching and identifying tender opportunities.
• Preparing company profiles, proposals, capability statements, and presentations.
• Compiling pricing schedules, technical proposals, and supporting documents.
• Liaising with government departments, corporate clients, and stakeholders.
• Assisting with funding applications, grant proposals, and investor presentations. Marketing and Sales Responsibilities

The candidate must be able to:

• Develop and implement marketing strategies for all businesses.
• Promote and market events and business activities.
• Promote and recruit participants for international sourcing trips and expos to China.
• Market and promote the guest house to increase occupancy.
• Generate leads and convert enquiries into sales.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and strategic partners.
• Digital Marketing Responsibilities Manage and grow the company's presence on: Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn

Responsibilities include:

• Creating engaging content, including videos, reels, graphics, and posts.
• Managing paid advertising campaigns. Growing followers, engagement, and brand awareness.
• Developing monthly content calendars.
• Monitoring analytics and preparing performance reports.
• Administrative Responsibilities incl Prepare and send daily quotations to clients. Respond promptly to enquiries received via email, telephone, WhatsApp, and social media. Follow up on quotations and convert leads into confirmed sales. Maintain accurate client records and databases. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Manage diaries, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements. Perform general office administration and ensure efficient business operations.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Canva and social media management tools.
• Google Workspace. AI tools such as ChatGPT.
• Report writing and presentation preparation.

The successful candidate must be:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
• Honest, trustworthy, and professional.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent in verbal and written communication.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's licence.
• Own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.
• Contactable references.
• Proven portfolio of previous work and achievements.
• No criminal record.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R7 500,00 per month

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative office procedures, practices and equipment: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person