Responsibilities
Common tasks include:
-word processing;
-audio and copy typing;
-letter writing;
-dealing with telephone and email enquiries;
-using a variety of software packages, such as
Microsoft Word,
Outlook,
Powerpoint, Excel, Access, etc., to produce correspondence and documents and to maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases;
-photocopying and printing various documents, sometimes on behalf of other colleagues;
Working hours
Working weeks typically range between 35 to 40 hours a week, with a working day usually being somewhere between 8am and 6pm. Flexi-time is sometimes available depending on the organization.
Interim, part-time and temporary roles are common. Career breaks are possible if skills, especially IT, are maintained.
What to expect
-Work is almost office-based.
-Self-employment or freelance work is unusual
-Jobs are available in all areas of the Southafrica and opportunities are widespread
-The role can be stressful at times, since the work is always focused on the needs of the manager or team. Deadlines may be imposed suddenly, demanding flexibility and workload.
Salary
-from R4500
-to R25000
Professional development
Initial training usually consists of being taught company policies, procedures and systems. Once in post, it is not essential to study for further qualifications but they may be offered, or you may wish to undertake some to increase your chances of progression.
Relevant qualifications include various NVQs, certificates and diplomas in subjects such as:
-audio transcriptions;
-business and administration;
-typing.
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