Executive Assistant - Commercial & Finance Job Midrand area,Gauteng South Africa,Administrative/Clerical

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Executive Assistant - Commercial & Finance

Midrand, South Africa

Role Overview

We’re looking for a proactive Commercial & Finance Admin Assistant to help keep our operations running smoothly and ensure seamless execution of key initiatives. In this role, you’ll provide vital administrative support, coordinate activities across departments, and contribute to delivering world‑class customer and brand experiences.

Responsibilities

Support commercial teams with related initiatives and project coordination.

Coordinate and manage the commercial and finance calendars, including all related events and sessions.

Manage the full Travel & Entertainment (T&E) budgets for commercial and finance teams

Assist Marketing, Sales, and Finance Directors with expense submissions to ensure timely and accurate processing.

Oversee applications and timely payments for corporate and petrol cards and corporate cards, including monthly reconciliations.

Support new employees with corporate card onboarding.

Assist in creating and distributing marketing materials and promotional content.

Support sales with Point Of Sale Management allocation, tracking, and event preparation (brochures, banners, giveaways).

Create Commercial and Finance Purchase Orders and ensure timely payment of invoices.

Open and update vendor profiles; maintain accurate vendor lists for marketing and sales.

Coordinate with external vendors, printers, and agencies for marketing material production and campaigns.

Handle daily administrative tasks including filing, record-keeping, documentation of marketing and sales activities.

Manage external document warehouse storage and retrieval.

Track delivery of materials and services, handling order follow-ups, payment processing, and invoice administration.

Support logistics for sending samples, hampers, and marketing kits to customers or sales teams.

Experience you’ll bring:

A bachelor’s degree is often preferred but not always required.

Previous experience in a similar administrative role.

Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Proficiency in office software (, Microsoft Office Suite).

High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Behaviors you’ll need:

English (fluent, written and oral).

Good communication skills

Teamwork, strong interpersonal relationships, and excellent communication skills are key to this role.

Problem solving and decision-making skills

Detail-oriented, accurate, Self-driven, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently

What’s in it for you:

Competitive salary and great working environment

About us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid, Glade, Kiwi, OFF!, Windex, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

This position is not available for relocation assistance and candidate must be eligible to work in the country of application

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at .


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