- Location
- Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About L’Oréal Luxe
L’Oréal Luxe is the L’Oréal division responsible for luxury fragrance, makeup and skincare. It operates beauty houses including Lancôme, Kiehl’s and Aesop, and develops products under licence for fashion houses including Prada and Giorgio Armani.
L’Oréal Luxe is hiring a permanent, full-time Divisional Assistant in Woodmead, Johannesburg, to provide administrative support to the General Manager and coordinate the division’s day-to-day operations. The role aligns priorities, facilitates communication and follows through on divisional activities, with a coordination remit similar to a Chief of Staff.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the General Manager’s calendar, meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
- Prepare itineraries and process expense reports accurately and promptly.
- Draft, proofread and format presentations, reports, memos and correspondence.
- Manage communications and maintain organized physical and digital records.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Coordinate the division’s day-to-day operating rhythm, priorities and key activities.
- Facilitate communication within the division and with other departments.
- Prepare agendas, briefing materials and presentations for leadership and divisional meetings.
- Coordinate meetings, town halls and events, including venues, catering and audiovisual needs.
- Record meeting minutes, track actions and follow up with owners.
- Coordinate project updates, dependencies and follow-through; support research and data collection as needed.
- Support onboarding of new team members and assist with budget tracking, invoice processing and office supplies.
Qualifications
- Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications or a related field preferred.
- 3–5 years’ administrative or operational coordination experience, preferably in a corporate environment or supporting senior leadership.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years’ administrative or operational coordination experience, preferably in a corporate environment or supporting senior leadership.
Education
Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications or a related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Culture
Some roles serve a single house or counter. Others span several houses, from advisors who present more than one fragrance line to planners who coordinate stock across the division.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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