Job Description

Job position: Project assistant to the company director - Cape Town

A Lighting design and furniture manufacturing company is looking for a candidate to fill the position of a project assistant to perform general office administration duties, develop the social media platform and execute project and product development.

Requirements:

Working experience in related industry is essential

Proven work experience in social media and content management

Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)

Knowledge of online marketing

Strong time-management and orginisational skills

Excellent research skills to target potential new clients

Advanced computer skills in Word, Outlook, Excel, Google Drive, Powerpoint

Own transport to and from work and own laptop

Responsibilities

Perform general administrative duties as delegated / required

Interface with suppliers

Manage the digital space and physical filing system

Compiling media pacs for clients

Conducting internet research for products and potential new clients

Creating a social media and online presence

Collaborate with web developer

Oversee and manage online social media across various platforms

Collaborate with web developer

Regular loading of company projects and update of company profile

General office administration (including but not limited to)

Contacting suppliers and clients

Keeping a workflow record of projects and suppliers to ensure a seamless process

Communicating with clients promptly and clearly

Create pitches and presentations for potential and existing clients

Create design process packs for clients

Keep a digital and print record of projects and media files (images)

Keep a detailed contact list of all suppliers and clients and a record of all communication

Product Development (Including but not limited to)

Research solutions for unusual requests on project items

Source parts and requests quotes from suppliers

Conduct market research for product and price comparison

Online and social media management (including but not limited to)

Create grids for posting on social media

Source and edit images

Schedule regular posts

Create reels

Create instagram stories for each post

Engage with interior designers and share relevant content

Regular updating of product and project images and uploading on the net

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R17000,00 per month

Application Deadline: 2025/03/31
Expected Start Date: 2025/03/15