Personal Assistant at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To provide support for an Executive and / or other senior management or respective business unit, performing office management and general administration duties to optimise efficiency and allow their focus on strategic and business critical tasks.

Introduction:

• Are you an organized and proactive professional with a passion for supporting senior leaders? We are seeking a highly skilled Personal Assistant to collaborate with our Group Retail Executive and Retail leadership teams to contribute to the success of our dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Support: Work closely with the Group Executive and Leadership teams to provide seamless administrative support, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
• Calendar Management: Master the art of calendar coordination, scheduling meetings, and managing priorities to optimize leadership team productivity.
• Communication Guru: Act as a primary point of contact, handling emails, calls, and inquiries with professionalism, confidentiality, and kindness.
• Travel Logistics: Organize and coordinate complex travel itineraries, accommodation, and logistics for the teams business trips.
• Meeting Preparation: Prepare agendas, presentations, and documentation for meetings, ensuring the executive is well-prepared and informed.
• Project Coordination: Assist in the execution of key projects, liaising with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or similar role (5 years +).
• General business / commercial understanding
• Basic budgeting and payment principles and processes
• External vendor and stakeholder management
• Engaging at Executive/Board level
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Impeccable communication, interpersonal skills and a true passion for people and customer experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software.
• Discretion and confidentiality are paramount.
• A Grade 12 National Certificate with a post-Matric qualification.