Executive Assistant

Absa Bank Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Specialist Office and Executive Assistant to support the executive team in their daily tasks. This role requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage complex schedules and travel arrangements. With a minimum of 3 years supporting senior executives and a relevant diploma, you will play a key role in ensuring quality administration and stakeholder management. Join us to be part of an empowering journey in shaping Africa’s future.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of recent experience supporting senior executives.
• Ability to organize and manage travel arrangements and confidential documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files.
• Ensure quality in the delivery process.
• Complete tasks timeously and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to manage complex calendars

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in business administration & communications or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

To provide specialist office & executive assistance to support the executive team deliver their day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

Education

A Diploma or equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification in business administration & communications / Project administration or management or any other relevant qualifications.

Previous experience: At least 3 years of recent experience supporting senior executives.

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required).

Key Competencies

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, and confidential documentation
• Soft Skills: Discretion, problem-solving, adaptability, and interpersonal skills are critical for success

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Activities: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork
• Quality Assurance: Maintain a desired level of quality in a service or product, especially by means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production
• Meeting deadlines: Completes tasks timeously
• Dealing with Stakeholders: Taking responsibility for managing the expectations of stakeholders

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.