Executive Personal Assistant

Hollard; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive Personal Assistant to support management and ensure effective communication. The role involves handling administrative tasks, managing diaries, organizing meetings, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently. This opportunity provides significant exposure to senior management operations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in managing executive diaries and appointments.
• Strong administrative capabilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective PA function to Management and CEO.
• Screen and respond to telephone calls and queries.
• Organize and store paperwork and electronic documents.
• Manage travel arrangements for executives.
• Prepare documentation according to standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Hello…an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our HINT, CEO's office. We are looking to recruit an Executive Personal Assistant.

To provide an effective PA function to Management / HINT and CEO and EXCO, thus ensuring effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Process all administrative tasks assigned, within the set standards required by HINT thus contributing to the productivity of the division and enhance the image of HINT through the continuous delivery of efficient and effective customer service.

Key resposibilities:

• Communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times by adhering to the Hollard values.
• Deal effectively with telephone calls – screening calls and responding where appropriate.
• Queries, requests and complaints are screened and responded to or timeously referred to relevant executive or manager where appropriate.
• Ensure necessary stationery requirements of executive / manager(s) are met.
• Devise and maintain office filing systems to deal efficiently with paper flow.
• Organise and store paperwork and electronic documents appropriately.
• Attend to general office administration and secretarial duties e.g. typing, filing, taking minutes and general administration responsibilities.
• Manage management diaries and ensure that appointments are communicated and confirmed with relevant parties.
• Arrange travel and accommodation efficiently assigned Exco managers.
• Process travel and expenses claims on the searchlight system & payment requisitions if applicable.
• Ensure that required documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations are timeously prepared or available for the executive in preparation for meetings.
• Prepare and distribute all documentation according to HINT’s standards e.g. reports, packs, agendas, minutes and lists.
• Ensure all confidential documents, reports and information is handled appropriately.
• Organise internal and external meetings, team building, breakfasts and lunches – arrange venues and catering.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate and manage HINT formal events and conferences.
• Attend to meetings and functions administrative requirements, such as venues, refreshments, access authorisations, agendas, minute taking and equipment requirements.
• Provide general assistance during presentations, workshops and meetings.
• Assist in fielding, monitor and report on complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.

TCF: Ensure customers are treated fairly.