Executive Assistant

Vodacom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Executive PA to manage administrative and project support functions within the executive offices. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant diploma, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and 5-8 years of secretarial experience, including executive support in a corporate environment. The role includes travel management and budget assistance, offering competitive benefits and a diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Retirement funds and medical benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 – 8 years secretarial experience.
• At least 3 years as an Executive PA supporting an Executive Director.
• Experience in a Business Unit related environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage business administration and project support functions.
• Coordinate travel logistics for local and international trips.
• Assist with budget OPEX and CAPEX administration.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Project management and coordination

Education

Relevant Secretarial certificate / Diploma

Project management qualification

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP EVO

Job description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit

Manage the business administration and project support function within the offices of the 3 x Managing Executives and serve as the primary point of contact for this office.

Your responsibilities will include

Administrative Support

• Real time email management and prioritisation
• ME’s message management and telephone screening
• Guest reception
• Manage and facilitate the ME’s calendar to arrange appointments, meetings and conferences
• Prepare, review, proofread and edit documents prepared for the MEs signature
• Ensure that the ME’s are well prepared for meetings
• Devise and maintain office management systems, including data management and filing
• Administrative support during meetings in terms of accurate minute taking
• Document compilation and/or consolidation in line with various submission requirements
• Provide administrative support for the completion of documentation for Board agenda items, Audit Committees etc
• Draft and complete reports that may require input from all departments and is presented to the Executive
• Provide assistance and support to the ME’s Direct Reports

Budget and Expense Management

• Assist the MEs with budget OPEX and CAPEX budget administration for their cost centre
• Ensure that expenditure documentation is checked and prepared in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ensure that tax invoices and receipts are collected for payment purposes
• Expenditure to be reconciled in accordance with source and reference data
• Process reconciliations and payments within turnaround time
• Process expense reports
• Budget transfers

Travel Management

• Manage all travel for local and international trips
• Prepare the ME’s itinerary for all trips
• Responsible for all travel logistics i.e. visa applications, hotels, flights, meetings, transport, Forex

Event Management

• Event management for all functions hosted by the ME’s office for their cost centre
• Responsible for all logistical arrangements for events, conferences, team builds, workshops, seminars etc.

Project Management

• Carry out specific projects and related research
• Work with project teams
• Project coordination on demand

Staff Wellbeing & Health and Safety

• Wellbeing of staff, ensure working environment is conducive to the pressures of Finance Department

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• Matric
• Relevant Secretarial certificate / Diploma essential
• Project management qualification advantageous
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years secretarial experience which includes:
• a minimum of 3 years experience as an Executive PA supporting an Executive Director in a listed company
• a minimum of 3 years working in a (BU) related environment
• Project management experience

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and Internet (essential)
• Knowledge of office management (essential)
• Knowledge of IT/Telecommunications environment (advantageous)
• Financial administration experience
• Knowledge of SAP EVO (advantageous)
• Project management and project coordination
• Excellent administration skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to communicate on all levels
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Results orientated and self-motivated
• Forward thinking and proactive
• Ability to execute multiple activities simultaneously
• Ability to problem solve and handle conflict situations
• Ability to work closely with FD & MD Office and their respective support structures

We make an impact by offering

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 22 October 2025

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.