Conference Centre Administrator (R749A) needed at The South African Medical Research Council

• We are looking for an Administrator with a creative mind, excellent communication skills, confident, dedicated and motivated with good customer service experience.

Responsibilities will include:

• Hosting of guests – meet and great clients
• Ensuring venues are set up as client requested.
• Manage clients programme times.
• Ensure correct meals are prepared for the clients.
• Assist with on-site requirements from clients.
• Assist with stock sheets.
• Assist with quotes/JDE requests.
• Assist with Petty Cash
• Assist with Conference Centre booking system/Calendar.
• General admin duties

Core Requirements:

• Applicable or relevant post matric training courses
• 2 years’ experience in event planning, administration, customer service, or hospitality industry

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Experience of working on a venue booking system
• Experience of working on a financial system
• Extensive MS Office knowledge and skills particularly in Word, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as electronic diary scheduling using Outlook
• Capable of multi-tasking in order to provide excellent support
• Good communication skills with the ability to work under pressure