General Assistant – Proveg South Africa

Overview

Are you well organised and good at ensuring administrative issues are in order? Are you keen to join a team that is working to make a real difference for animals, our health, society, and the planet?
ProVeg SA is looking for a reliable and professional general assistant to provide support to the director and help to strengthen the administrative function of the organisation. The general assistant will assist with a wide range of administrative and support functions, including general admin, scheduling meetings, bookkeeping, filing, banking etc. The candidate will play a vital support role in ensuring that ProVeg is an efficient and impactful force for change in South Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scheduling meetings, answering calls and general queries
• Data capturing, filling in forms, filing
• Basic Bookkeeping (experience in bookkeeping advantageous, but not required)
• Administration of staff reimbursements
• Stock and merchandise control
• Booking venues, getting quotes
• Deliveries, arranging couriers etc.
• Ordering/purchasing stationery, catering, and other ad hoc items
• Other ad hoc tasks as required by the director or programme coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

• Strong admin and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-starter personality, with a curious and creative nature and a drive to continuously improve
• Fluent in English, with good written and verbal communications skills
•  Positive communications approach
• Ability to work independently
• Availability to work occasionally at events on weekends and evenings

Preferred:

• Experience in a similar role
• Degree/Diploma in a related field
• Alignment with goals of ProVeg
• Working experience with Gmail, Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Drive
• Fluent in additional South African languages
• Drivers license and own vehicle

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• A strong organisational focus on personal development
• Flexibility around working arrangements
• And last but not least: Become part of a great team and work with us towards  a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet

JOB DETAILS

• Reports to: Director, ProVeg South Africa
• Location: Pinelands, Cape Town (based or willing to relocate to Cape Town)
• Hours: 20-40 hour per week
• Monthly remuneration: R6,000 – R12,000 per month CTC depending on hours worked, qualifications and experience.