Executive PA to Leadership Team | Strategy & Operations

absa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to provide dedicated administrative support to the leadership team within Transactional Banking South Africa. The role demands managing complex schedules, coordinating stakeholder engagements, and ensuring confidentiality in all activities.

The successful candidate will support strategic initiatives, governance tasks, and day-to-day operations, while maintaining professionalism and strong communication with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Commerce, or related field would be advantageous.
• 3–5 years' experience as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Experience coordinating meetings, travel, events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Experience preparing executive presentations, reports, and professional business correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, inboxes, meetings, and action items.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, reviews, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
• Arrange travel logistics: flights, accommodation, itineraries, expense claims.
• Prepare and distribute agendas, presentations, reports, minutes, and documentation.
• Track action items, follow-ups, and deliverables for timely execution.
• Support governance by coordinating reporting, submissions, and updates.
• Manage departmental communications and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Office suite

Stakeholder management

Education

Office Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Absa is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to provide dedicated administrative support to the leadership team within Transactional Banking South Africa. The role demands managing complex schedules, coordinating stakeholder engagements, and ensuring confidentiality in all activities.

The successful candidate will support strategic initiatives, governance tasks, and day-to-day operations, while maintaining professionalism and strong communication with internal and external partners.