Executive Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to senior management.
• Manage diaries, meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, compile documentation and follow up on action items.
• Assist with presentations, reports, correspondence and business documentation.
• Handle confidential information and sensitive matters with absolute discretion.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with projects, research, administration and ad hoc business requirements.
• Proactively identify outstanding tasks, anticipate requirements and ensure deadlines are met.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and ensure that no important details or tasks fall through the cracks.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Fluent in Afrikaans and English , with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant university degree, supported by a strong academic record.
• Excellent Matric results.
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or in a similar role will be advantageous.
• Experience within financial services or financial markets will be highly beneficial.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and ability to work full-time from the Cape Town office.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

• Trustworthy and discreet: Able to handle confidential business and personal information with complete professionalism.
• Proactive and resourceful: Takes initiative, thinks ahead and finds solutions rather than waiting for instructions.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented: Notices the finer details and consistently produces work of a high standard.
• Intelligent and eager to learn: Grasps new concepts quickly, exercises sound judgement and is committed to continuous development.
• Hardworking and committed: Demonstrates a strong work ethic and is willing to go the extra mile when required.
• Highly organised: Able to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
• Professional and personable: Confident and comfortable engaging with senior executives, clients and external stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be looking for more than just a job and will have the ambition to become an integral part of the team and make a meaningful contribution to the business.
The successful individual will be ambitious, dependable, self-motivated and driven by a genuine desire to deliver excellent work. They will be comfortable taking ownership, anticipating the needs of senior management and ensuring that responsibilities are handled efficiently and professionally.

Remuneration

R25,000 – R30,000 per month , depending on qualifications, experience and overall suitability for the role.