Executive Assistant (Digital Business Operations Specialists) Program Applications

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to learn and grow as an Executive Assistant?

If yes, then consider applying for the Executive Assistant Work Experience Program with the Global Employment Challenge.

We are looking for motivated and creative graduates who can assist our international clients as a high performing Exeutive Assistant.

Learn.

Take part in a custom designed 12-Week Executive Assistant development program to ensure you have all the knowledge and digital skills to add value to any organisation.

Grow.

Assist business owners with their strategic thinking, priority management, time management and productivity, problem solving and understanding how businesses efficiently work and operate. 

Contribute.

Contribute to the improvement and optimisation of company processes and procedures.

Program Eligibility

  • Hold a Matric Certificate and an additional certificate in business operations, business management, project management of information technology.
  • You are aged between 18 and 35 years old
  • You are currently unemployed
  • You are not involved in any other work placement or internship program
  • Have a strong interest and passion for business and operations
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Have basic knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other relevant tools and systems
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willing to commit to a 12-month program
  • You are a citizen of South Africa, Kenya or Rwanda

Apply for the Executive Assistant Operations Work Experience Program Today!

FAQs

Is there a wage associated with this program?

Whilst in the Work Experience Program you are considered to be in training. As such you do not receive a wage but a stipend – an allowance to help you cover basic expenses such as travel to and from the training facility or workplace and meals while you are at the training facility.

What does it cost to apply for the program?

There is no application fee or any costs throughout the program. Participants are responsible for their own transport and expenses to and from the GEC Hub.

What is the duration of the program?

The program has a 12-month commitment requirement.

Will we be working from home?

You will be working from one of our centrally located, state-of-the-art GEC Hubs. Our aim is to provide you with all the tools you need to succeed, including hardware, on-site career coaches as well as high-speed internet and reliable electricity. You will also be part of the GEC community and able to interact with your peers.

We will not make any exceptions to requests to work from home.

Do I need my own computer/laptop?

Having your own fit-for-purpose laptop is ideal. However, we are able to provide you with a desktop to work from in the GEC Hub.

What companies are offering jobs?

We have an extensive global network of companies spanning across several sectors. They range from multinational conglomerates to dynamic start-ups looking to scale. Most of our hosting companies are based in the US, UK and Australia.