MIH INTERNET EAST AFRICA LIMITED “OLX affiliate”

A NASPERS GROUP COMPANY

Vacancy: Administrative Assistant (Fixed Term Contract position)

Naspers is a leading multinational media group, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and has an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). MIH Internet is a subsidiary of Naspers and we are the foremost ecommerce player in the African environment.

What does this role require?

• You are energised and brimming with passion
• You have enthusiasm that will shine through in everything you say and do – and enthusiasm is infectious!
• You are creative and find new ways to catch the eye and invite attention – and innovative new ways to follow up customer needs both internal and external  
• You are able to demonstrate to customers that you understand their needs and more importantly you will help solve them
• You will have a personal touch “while  showcasing  professionalism”
• You have excellent communication skills with both visitors and phone etiquette

Key responsibilities

• Prompt and friendly answering of the switchboard phone
• Efficiently relay telephone messages
• Friendly reception and assisting of guests and customers
• Manage access control system daily
• Manage courier services for staff
• Coordination and distribution of internal post and parcels to staff
• Ensure adequate supplies for office and kitchen
• Managing refreshments in vending machines with vendor operators
• Handling sensitive messengerial duties
• Assisting with obtaining quotes for required supplies
• Assist in co-ordination of maintenance of facilities and equipment
• Issue stationery to staff and maintain reorder levels
• Maintain errand calendars for courier/transport of staff
• Ensure energy saving of equipment and facilities
• Coordinate with finance team on delivery of goods, supporting documentation and collection of payments.
• Maintain record of office securing daily
• Assist with work scheduling for routine/preventative maintenance
• Handling adhoc administrative tasks

Skills and Competencies:

• Accuracy and co-ordination skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and remain meticulous, friendly and courteous
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to liaise with a diversity of people at all levels
• Ability to use initiative and remain flexible
• Good time management skills
• Good organisation skills
• Customer orientation

Qualifications and experience

• College Diploma
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Minimum 3 years administrative work experience particularly front office duties
• High proficiency in Ms-office  (Ms Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel)

• Internet and email knowledge essential

If you are looking at working in a fun and dynamic atmosphere which offers a supportive work environment then we look forward to receiving your application, forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience with a cover letter to the attention of Human Resources department on email vacancieske@mihinternet.com

All applications must be clearly marked “Administrative Assistant” on the email subject line.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 29^TH APRIL, 2015