Personal Assistant

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to executives. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, and organize meetings. The ideal candidate has a relevant tertiary qualification and 5-6 years of corporate experience. This position offers opportunities for career development while being part of a dynamic team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years’ administrative and secretarial experience within a corporate environment.
• Experience engaging at Executive/Board level.
• Proficiency in office management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for executives.
• Organize and oversee meetings and events, including agenda preparation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce or Business Administration

Job description

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We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who we are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable, and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why choose us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy, and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities, as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About the role

The Personal Assistant provides comprehensive support to the Executive by managing office administration and organizational tasks. The main goal is to optimize efficiency and enable leaders to focus on strategic and business-critical priorities. This includes managing calendars and travel, coordinating communications, organizing meetings and events, and handling general office management duties. The role is essential for ensuring smooth operations and effective stakeholder engagement within the business unit. You will also be exposed to many opportunities to develop your career. Passion, grit, energy, innovation, ambition - these are just some of the qualities you need to join us in becoming the best bank in the world!!

What you will do

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for executives and senior management.
• Coordinate and manage all communications, including emails, calls, and correspondence, ensuring effective information flow.
• Organize and oversee meetings and events, including agenda preparation, minute taking, and follow-up on action items.
• Maintain information repositories and support reporting requirements for management and board meetings.
• Provide general office administration, including sourcing supplies, managing office processes, and supporting projects or initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective engagement and service delivery.

What you will bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce or Business Administration
• 5-6 years’ administrative and secretarial experience within a corporate environment
• In a fast-moving and changing environment where multi-tasking is prevalent.
• Office management systems and procedures, tools, and systems.
• Engaging at Executive/Board level
• External vendor and stakeholder management
• Coordinating and managing multiple stakeholders and calendars

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Capitec is committed to diversity, and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.