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Personal Assistant - Research & Development Divisi

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Middelburg Full-day Full-time

Description:


This is a growth-focused opportunity ideal for someone who is digitally fluent, naturally curious, and passionate about contributing to strategic research, innovation, and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities
  1. Research & Knowledge Management
    • Conduct advanced desktop research on global innovations, industry trends, competitive intelligence, technologies, and product developments.
    • Summarize research into structured briefs, slide decks, and data sets for presentation to the R&D and executive teams.
    • Maintain and update a centralized knowledge management system (including shared drives, databases, and cloud repositories).
      1. Digital & IT Administrative Support
        • Create and manage documents, reports, presentations, and proposals using MS Office, Google Workspace, and design tools (e.g., Canva, Notion, Miro).
        • Support integration of AI tools, automation platforms, and productivity soô???ware into R&D processes.
        • Track soô???ware tools, licenses, subscriptions, and digital assets used in the R&D department.
          1. Project Coordination
            • Maintain and update project trackers, Gant charts, action logs, and progress dashboards.
            • Coordinate timelines and deliverables across cross-functional teams (e.g., engineers, procurement, finance).
            • Support budgeting and procurement activities related to R&D initiatives.
              1. Executive & Operational Support
                • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, take minutes, and track follow-ups for the R&D director or innovation head.
                • Organize site visits, events, technical workshops, and interdepartmental coordination sessions.
                • Ensure tight control over deadlines, document control, and confidentiality of sensitive materials.

                  Required Qualifications & Experience
                  • Minimum Qualification: Diploma or degree in Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.
                  • Preferred: Coursework or certification in research, data analytics, innovation management, or IT systems.
                  • Experience: Minimum 35 years experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Project Coordinator, or Administrative Officer.
                  • Experience in R&D, innovation, tech start-up, mining, or engineering environments is highly desirable.Technical Skills
                    • Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

04 Jul 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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