Executive Personal Assistant to MD Old Mutual Corporate

Old Mutual South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Executive Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director. Responsibilities include diary management, organizing meetings, and handling confidential information. The ideal candidate should have a Matriculation Certificate and over 5 years of experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to grow within a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years+ Executive PA experience.
• Secretarial qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary for the Managing Director.
• Handle personal tasks and queries for the MD.
• Set up meetings and manage related tasks.
• Gather and summarize data for reports.
• Manage travel arrangements and account payments.

Skills

Communication

Confidential Data Handling

Data Analytics

Detail-Oriented

Diary Management

Microsoft Office

Minute Taking

Organizing

Professional Presentation

Relationship Management

Education

Matriculation Certificate (Matric)

Secretarial qualification

Job description

Overview

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

This role performs secretarial duties for the Managing Director Old Mutual Corporate.

Responsibilities

• Diary Management
• Assists with personal tasks for the Managing Director
• Manages queries on behalf of the MD and performs delegated tasks.
• Set up meetings and meeting related tasks such as setting up equipment, preparing agendas, minute taking, distribution of minutes and formatting presentations.
• Responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
• Ensures MD is equipped with necessary documentation to proceed with meetings.
• Responsible for events management (year-end functions, team builds, conferences etc.).
• Responsible for all travel arrangements
• Responsible for account management and payments
• May assist the teams of this MD
• Develop working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.

Qualifications and Experience required

• Matric +
• Secretarial qualification preferred
• 5 years+ Executive PA experience

Skills

• Communication
• Confidential Data Handling
• Data Analytics
• Detail-Oriented
• Diary Management
• Microsoft Office
• Minute Taking
• Organizing
• Professional Presentation
• Relationship Management

Competencies

• Directs Work
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Plans and Aligns
• Tech Savvy

Education

Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

Closing Date

03 November 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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