Administrative Assistant

PwC South Africa; Makati; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Available for work visa sponsorship

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking an Administrative Support professional based in Makati, Philippines. You will provide high-level administrative support to senior executives, manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and ensure effective communication across teams.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, and an ability to handle confidential information. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and a solid understanding of PwC's operational guidelines.

A collaborative mindset and ability to adapt to change are crucial for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules for senior executives.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Support effective communication across teams and with clients.
• Organise and prioritise information and tasks.
• Suggest new ideas or solutions when problems arise.
• Adapt to meet changing needs of teams.

Skills

Learning mindset and ownership of personal development

Professional conduct and responsibility for commitments

Active listening and appropriate communication

Stakeholder‑focused communication style

Administrative support

Business process improvement

Data entry and electronic records management

Experience with Concur Travel

Ability to adapt to changing processes

Understanding of PwC tax and audit guidance

Education

Appropriate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

At PwC, our people in business services and support focus on providing efficient and effective administrative support to enable smooth operations within the organisation. This includes managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Those working as assistants and office support at PwC will provide high-level administrative support to senior executives.

You will play a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations and effective communication within the organisation. You are expected to deliver high-quality work that enables your teams and/or clients. You create a positive working environment, build relationships quickly and easily, anticipate and address the needs of others, and fully understand each task before assisting in the most appropriate way. You are organised, collaborate efficiently, and remain energised even when faced with challenges or ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage schedules for senior executives.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Support effective communication across teams and with clients.
• Organise and prioritise information and tasks to achieve efficient and effective outcomes.
• Suggest new ideas or solutions when problems or opportunities arise.
• Adapt to meet changing needs, processes and assignments of your teams or clients.

Required Skills

• Learning mindset and ownership of personal development.
• Professional conduct and responsibility for commitments.
• Active listening and appropriate communication.
• Stakeholder‑focused communication style and method.
• Administrative support, calendar management, and confidential information handling.
• Business process improvement and collaborative forecasting.
• Data entry, electronic filing, and electronic records management.
• Experience with Concur Travel and other corporate records systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing processes and assignments.
• Understanding of PwC tax and audit guidance, code of conduct and independence requirements.

Optional Skills

• Agile database administration.
• Business process improvement.
• Clerical support.
• Customer relationship management.
• Electronic billing.
• Deployment coordination.

Education & Experience

Details not specified. Candidates should have appropriate degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

Travel requirements not specified. Available for work visa sponsorship. Government clearance required.