Administrative Assistants Academy

🔹 AdminPulse Issue 03/2026 🔹

Boardroom management has evolved beyond administration into a strategic function that strengthens leadership, governance, accountability, and decision-making within organisations. ✨ Administrative Professionals, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, and Board Secretaries now play a critical role in supporting executive excellence and organisational success.

As governance expectations continue to rise, professionals with strong communication, strategic thinking, confidentiality, and leadership support skills are becoming increasingly valuable in modern workplaces. 📈

This exciting topic will be explored during our upcoming 2026 Winter Schools for Administrative & Business Support Professionals. 🎓

📍 Tamarind Resort, Kariba
🗓 7 – 11 July 2026

📍 Azambezi River Lodge, Victoria Falls
🗓 15 – 18 July 2026

Join us for a transformative learning experience focused on governance excellence, strategic thinking, leadership support, and professional growth.

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🚀 We're Hiring: Receptionist 🇿🇼

Are you an organized, professional, and customer-focused individual looking to grow your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join a dynamic and fast-paced optical practice where you will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors.

Key Requirements:

✔ Diploma/Certificate in Administration or a related field
✔ Minimum 2 years' experience in reception, customer service, or administration
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✔ Professional appearance with a positive attitude

What You'll Do:

🔹 Welcome and assist patients and visitors professionally
🔹 Manage incoming calls and customer enquiries
🔹 Coordinate patient flow and appointments
🔹 Support administrative and documentation processes
🔹 Process payments and issue receipts
🔹 Deliver exceptional front-office customer service

💼 Remuneration: Competitive
📅 Application Deadline: 12 June 2026
📧 Submit your CV and application to [email protected] or at www.hatchtalent.co.zw

❄️ Your best professional self begins with how intentionally you care for YOU.

As the winter season sets in, remember that wellness is more than comfort; it’s a key part of showing up with confidence, clarity, and professionalism every day. Staying warm, hydrated, rested, and mentally refreshed helps you remain productive, focused, and ready to lead in every space you occupy.

Self-care isn’t a luxury or an afterthought; it’s an essential part of your executive presence and professional excellence. 💼✨

✨ Stepping into June with fresh goals, renewed energy, and a mindset for growth.

At Administrative Assistants Academy, we believe every new month is another opportunity to sharpen skills, embrace excellence, and rise higher professionally. Here’s to new beginnings, greater productivity, and unstoppable success this June! 💼🌟

Executive Assistants; are you making these common mistakes at work? 👀💼

Get into these essential Do’s & Don’ts every Executive Assistant should know to stay organised, professional, trusted, and ahead in the workplace. ✔️❌

From managing communication and protecting confidentiality to staying calm under pressure, the role demands professionalism, strategy, and precision every single day.

Which one do you agree with most? 👇✨

Get in touch with Administrative Assistants Academy for professional trainings, workshops, and development programmes designed to equip modern Executive Assistants with the skills to lead, organise, and excel in today’s workplace. 💼🚀

Not your average admin newsletter.

This is where strategy meets resilience, leadership meets organisation, and administrative professionals step fully into their power. 💼⚡🔥📌

Welcome to AdminPulse, the conversation every modern administrative professional needs to be part of. From emotional intelligence to executive-level impact, we’re unpacking the real skills behind today’s high-performing workplaces.

Because behind every successful organisation… there’s an admin professional making magic happen.

🌟 ADMIN OF THE WEEK 🌟

We celebrate Sarah Mauswa, a dedicated Personal Assistant at Zvimba Rural District Council with 18 years of experience in administration and executive support. Her professionalism, reliability, and commitment to excellence have made her a valuable pillar within the organization.

Sarah is admired for her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage responsibilities efficiently while maintaining professionalism and discretion. Her experience and calm approach continue to contribute to smooth operations and effective coordination within the workplace.

A true example of dedication, experience, and administrative excellence, we celebrate you, Sarah! 💼✨

Africa is rich in talent, leadership, culture, and potential. 🌍✨

We celebrate the beauty of our continent and the people shaping its future through professionalism, innovation, and excellence.

At Administrative Assistant Academy, we remain committed to empowering African professionals to grow, lead, and make impact across industries.

Happy Africa Day! ❤️💛💚

The desk is no longer just a desk, it is the control center of modern business.

Introducing the very first issue of AdminPulse:
“The Power Behind the Desk: Essential Skills & Tools for the Modern Administrative Professional — Part 1.”

From strategic communication and digital mastery to executive-level organisation, this issue explores the skills shaping today’s high-performing administrative professionals.

Because administrative professionals are not just supporting the workplace anymore, they are driving it.

Read. Learn. Elevate.