Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Newsday Media
Location: Carlton Centre, 3rd Floor, Room 302, Maseru
About Us: Newsday Media is a dynamic and innovative news multimedia company
dedicated to delivering high-quality journalism and insightful content. We are a small but
passionate team, committed to making a significant impact in the media landscape in
Lesotho with diverse products.
Job Description: We are looking for a dedicated and versatile Administrative Assistant to
join our team. The ideal candidate should have a background in accounting or relevant skills
and be capable of performing various administrative duties, including newspaper distribution
to shops and offices.
This role requires a male candidate to meet specific physical distribution requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Duties:
o Manage daily office operations, keep an attendance roster, ensure a smooth
workflow and maintaining office supplies.
o Handle correspondence, phone calls (at times), and inquiries efficiently.
o Organise and file company documents, ensuring easy retrieval when needed.
o Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence
o Assist with scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
Accounting Basics:
o Perform basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks including data entry,
invoicing and expense tracking.
o Assist in financial reporting and budget management.
o Reconcile accounts and handle petty cash and maintain accurate financial
records.
Newspaper Distribution:
o Distribute newspapers to various shops, subscribers and offices as per the
schedule.
o Ensure timely and accurate delivery of newspapers.
o Maintain distribution records and handle any distribution-related issues
promptly.
o Manage all distribution personnel by maintaining a clear schedule
o Maintain distribution records and address any delivery issues promptly.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Diploma or equivalent required; additional qualifications in administration or
accounting are a plus.
Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably within a media company.
Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Skills and abilities:
Male candidate preferred to meet specific distribution requirements.
Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for distribution purposes.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry bundles of newspapers.
Comfortable with driving and distributing newspapers to various locations.
Join us and gain:
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative media company.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Potential for growth and career development.
Make a significant impact in a small but passionate team.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their
relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role to
managingeditor@newsdayonline.co.ls with the subject line “Administrative Assistant
Application – Newsday Media.”
Application Deadline: August 16, 2024.
