Executive PA & Office Manager

Vertiv

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Job Description:At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers worldwide.We are now looking for an Executive PA & Office Manager to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa .This is an office-based role with occasional off-site support for external events. The job holder provides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. The Executive PA & Office Manager will be responsible for answering and directing incoming calls, mail distribution, the flow of correspondence, requisition of supplies and office[1]related items as well as additional clerical duties. Other responsibilities include making travel, meeting arrangements, and supporting the Managing Director and Functional Directors as needed.CustomersInternal: All Africa Employees. Global & EMEA Vertiv employeesExternal: Visitors, Training attendees, Suppliers, Vendors, ClientsMain activities▪ Administrative support to MD & Functional Directors including presentation preparation, travel arrangements,visa▪ Diary management for MD only▪ Acting as bridge between management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances and other issues▪ First point of contact for stakeholder / employee requests▪ Dealing with phone and email inquiries and forwarding them to the correct person where necessary▪ Welcome guests, visitors, and students of training events and ensure required attention is provided▪ Responsible for ordering food for meetings/trainings/events▪ Providing support for Marketing team such as DCN / Channel events as well as logistics support for companyevents if necessary.▪ Maintaining and updating employees' electronic files and records.▪ Onboarding Support: Prepare new hire work environment - desk preparation in collaboration with IT team(IT hardware), arrange door access, car parking and building access, phone/sim card contracts, new hireforms etc.▪ Tracking, cross-checking expenses and receipts related to employees' sponsoring their dependentsschool fees, housing allowance etc.▪ Ordering & editing the templates for employees' Business Cards▪ Managing employees' car parking access; activation/deactivation/swapping & allocating to anotheremployee.▪ Providing payroll support as required.▪ Hotel/Accommodation/Transportation and flight booking as requested for employees who cannot useself- service or for all external visits as required.▪ Negotiate hotel contract agreements and pricing▪ Negotiate with local vendors and suppliers▪ Supporting Accounts with Creation of new vendor or supplier on DataZen▪ Processing invoices in a timely manner e.g., monthly office utility bills▪ Manage all office-related matters such as office stock / kitchen supply/stationery, maintenance, meetingroom booking, arrangements for meetings, training sessions, or events▪ Supervise the office helper to ensure the office is tidy and well organized.▪ Key point of contact for the building management of Vertiv SA Office (access cards request, cleaningagreements, other to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations.▪ Send/Receive all shipments/deliveries from DHL/Aramex/Post Office and distribute to respective parties▪ Responsible for the management of all contracts related to the office operations (Kanoo Travel Agency,Building Management for AMC, Office Cleaner, etc.,)▪ Responsible for the office compliance with all EHS rules and regulations (First Aid, Fire Marshal,Evacuation Plan etc.,)▪ Any other official tasks as assigned by the MD & Functional DirectorsExperience / Skills / Other:
  • Bachelor's Degree in administration preferable but not requirement
  • 5 years' experience in similar role
  • Oracle suite knowledge advantageous
  • Excellent written and verbal English skills
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills - Excel and PowerPoint essential
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
  • Innovative, creative and solution focus
If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

Vertiv

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