Trade Mark Assistant

A Secretarial/Assistant role has become available in the Trade Mark Prosecution team of ENSs IP department.

Responsibilities:

• Handling general administrative tasks on a day-to-day basis in support of principal and team, including, but not limited to:
• Effective end-to-end prosecution and maintenance of South African and foreign trade marks
• Attending to trade mark data capturing and verification on the Patricia database and management system
• Onboarding of trade mark portfolios
• Ability to effectively draft correspondence and official forms
• Maintaining an effective administration and filing system

Knowledge and Skills:

• Trade mark secretarial experience at senior level is essential, including foreign and South African trade mark prosecution experience
• Experience in data capturing and verification essential, with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Experience in onboarding trade mark portfolios
• Experience in the Patricia database and management system (essential)
• Competent in computer packages including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to use initiative and be proactive in offering assistance and following up to ensure an efficiently run practice
• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail and excellent typing skills
• Strong written and speaking communication skills in English
• Strong administration and organisational abilities
• Sense of absolute confidentiality, urgency and ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and mature approach with ability to work unsupervised

Qualifications:

• Matric Certificate
• Candidate should have at least 5 years experience in a trade mark department
• Secretarial qualification/diploma or other related qualification is preferred

ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified and skilled EE candidates. The closing date for all applications is close of business on 4 August 2025.