Personal Assistant

Fetola; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Fetola as a Personal Assistant and make a significant impact through supporting our executive team in Cape Town. We seek an organized and proactive individual with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a senior administrative role. Enjoy a flexible working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work within a passionate team dedicated to fostering positive change in our community.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Medical aid and Vitality

Group life cover

Study support

Extra leave perks

Wellness programme

Collaborate with a skilled team

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a senior administrative or executive support role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the CEO and COO.
• Manage logistics and travel for senior management.
• Coordinate company governance and board meetings.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma in Office Administration/Business Administration/Public Administration/Secretarial Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Fetola and Make a Difference as Personal Assistant

Apply now for a full-time role based in Cape Town

Hybrid set-up

Salary: R21 437 - R29 775 per month

Closing date: 25 July 2025

Vacancies: 1

“Our purpose is simple: we help people to start, grow & scale successful businesses”.

Who are we?

Fetola is a social enterprise dedicated to sustainable SME development as a means to tackle unemployment, inequality, and poverty. With a strong track record in business start-up and acceleration, we help entrepreneurs build thriving, environmentally sound businesses that drive economic growth and job creation. Our innovative approach, diverse programs, investment funds, and strategic partnerships position us at the forefront of impactful change in South Africa.

Agile, inclusive, and results-driven, we foster a collaborative culture where every voice matters. With 87% of our accelerator alumni still in business after ten years, this is nine times the national average as we are committed to creating deep, lasting impact. True to our name, which means "change" in Sesotho, we believe that together, we can ‘Fetola’ the world!

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to People, Planet and Profitability —ensuring a future where businesses thrive while making a meaningful difference.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to our executive team. The ideal candidate is not only a master of coordination and time management but also trustworthy, resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to manage a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Experienced in supporting governance processes and board-level engagement will be advantageous.

If you are systems-savvy; thrive in high-performance environments, communicate with confidence, and passionate about enabling executive-level effectiveness by anticipating the needs of senior leaders, this is the role for you.

What will you do: Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the company Director and COO to ensure seamless coordination of business and personal schedules, board governance processes, and communications. Role includes management of office administration.

• Personal Assistant to CEO and Chief Operations Officer
• Effectively and discreetly manage personal and work schedule
• Personal errands
• Diary management
• Logistics and travel management for senior management
• Company Governance and Board meetings Management
• Manage Company documentation – CIPC, Shareholders and BBBEE
• Management of all board meetings and related documents for all companies including staff trust
• Office Administration
• Ensure cleanliness of offices
• Coordination of Office events
• Monitor office supplies and liaise with vendors.
• Assist with expense tracking, reimbursements, and petty cash management
• Stakeholder Management and Communication
• Positive relations with all stakeholders
• Complaints resolved within an acceptable time frame
• Coordinate internal communications and follow up on action items.
• Draft professional emails, memos, and internal notes on behalf of the executive
• Other administrative duties
• Payments, purchasing and uploading of invoices
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Office Administration/Business Administration/ Public Administration/ Secretarial studies or related field(s)
• 3-5 years of experience in a senior administrative or executive support role, ideally supporting C-suite executives or board members.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• A valid driver’s license
  
  

Preferred Attributes:

• Highly professional and discreet, with strong judgment and a deep understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Confident and articulate - ability to be the face for the business with new clients
• Experience in board meeting preparation, minute-taking, and governance-related processes advantageous.
• Familiarity with corporate governance frameworks and company secretariat support will be a strong advantage.
  
  

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• Medical aid and Vitality
• Group life cover and access to a financial advisor
• Study support
• Extra leave perks
• A competitive salary
• Wellness programme
• The chance to make a real difference
• Collaborate with an amazing skilled and passionate team