Executive Officer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Executive Officer:

Graduates with at least a 2.2 honours degree in any discipline (Business Administration or Business Management is advantageous) who can demonstrate the potential to become excellent negotiators and managers.
Experienced Civil Service administrative officers may be promoted to an executive officer role.
Proven experience working in an office environment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Effective communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge of business management.
The ability to multitask.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Executive Officer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Executive Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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