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Administrative Assistant Jobs in Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa at MSD South Africa
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: MSD South Africa
Location: Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Office Assistant to join the Companion Animal and Intensive Livestock teams. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a keen eye for detail. Experience in the pet or animal health industry is an advantage. This role will support daily office operations, data entry, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, scheduling, and handling correspondence.
Maintain and update records, databases, and spreadsheets with accuracy.
Utilize Microsoft Outlook & Excel for data entry, reporting, and basic analysis.
Packing and distribution of marketing materials to Sales team
Collaborate with other team members to support operational needs.
Creation of Purchase Orders
Weekly stock take of Poultry devices
Requirements
Proven experience as an Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or similar role.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and other MS Office applications.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and follow instructions.
Experience with SAP would be beneficial
Preferred Qualifications/ Certifications
Microsoft office – in particular Word, Advanced Excel
Grade 12 Certificate
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
04/2/2025
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Requisition ID
R341490
