A leading international trading and investment organisation is seeking a Senior Business Assistant to join its Steel Department in Johannesburg. This division focuses on trading and investment activities across Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting industries such as energy, automotive, electricity, food, and construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and expand trading business operations, with strong knowledge of contracts, trading terms, steel products, and market practices.
- Arrange and attend meetings with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders, including domestic and international business trips.
- Establish and nurture relationships with partners, ensuring long-term collaboration and trust.
- Support senior management in promoting investment opportunities, project feasibility studies, and business planning.
- Conduct financial valuations, risk analysis, and cash flow planning for new projects.
- Guide junior staff members, providing advice on trading, legal, financial, and risk management matters.
- Assist with divisional operations including visitor arrangements, payments, and reporting.
Person Specification
- Strong knowledge of trade transactions, credit management, corporate tax, logistics, and legal affairs.
- Primary finance and accounting knowledge, with ability to analyse financial reports (B/S and P/L).
- Adequate knowledge of investment and valuation, including project feasibility studies.
- Excellent communication skills in English (verbal, written, and listening).
- Solid understanding of the steel industry and market dynamics.
- Ability to meet deadlines while remaining flexible to unforeseen challenges.
- Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Willingness to travel and engage in client entertainment when required.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance recognition.
- Medical Aid (50/50 contribution).
- Pension Plan (Company contributes 7% of base salary).
- Opportunities for international exposure and career growth.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Desired Skills:
- Business Analyst
- trade transactions
- credit management
- corporate tax
- finance
- accounting
- investment