Personal Assistant

To provide end-to-end secretarial support to the Head People & Culture, SBSA and the Chief Finance & Value Management Officer, SBSA by providing business administrative support, end-to-end secretarial functions, procurement, travel management, resource schedule management, meeting and events coordination. Act as the first point of contact to ensure all administrative requirements are handled within the required timeframes and standards.

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Minimum qualifications
Matric, with a Diploma in Administration

Experience required

Minimum 5 - 7 years significant work experience as a Personal Assistant, pro-actively supporting multiple Executives and Senior managers, in the management of their office, administrative requirements and events support.
Proven track record of effectively and efficiently providing administrative support, secretarial functions, managing all travel arrangements and logistics, co-ordinate events and roadshows, monitor operational expenses, support governance processes and manage the Executives schedule of meetings.
Pro-actively co-ordinate the end-to-end organisation of meetings and events by ensuring required attendees are available, all logistics and accesses are arranged, all meeting documentation is prepared and distributed as required and that all related issues are resolved independently.
Provide proactive management of the Executives diaries, independently scheduling appointments where necessary and referring to the Executives on the prioritisation of appointments, therefore assisting in the management of their workload.
Respond or redirect staff, customer or other stakeholder issues relevant to the Executive and follow-up on closure or resolution of issues.
Collate communications, articles, briefings and project proposals, board minutes, agendas, reports and other documents, as requested, to be distributed in the business within the required deadlines and approvals.
Draft meeting agendas, briefings, reports and other documents, as requested by the Executives.
Compile meeting packs and presentations, including the printing and binding, to be distributed prior to meetings.
Maintain Gift and Asset Registers for the Executive's Office for the purposes of cost control and meeting compliance requirements.
Oversee, with support from People and Culture, the on-boarding and off-boarding of direct reports within the Executive's team to ensure the successful transition of resources as per agreed processes and standards.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Establishing Rapport
• Following Procedures
• Impressing People
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Diary Management
• Email Monitoring
• Meeting Logistics
• Procurement Process
• Travel Arrangements
• Written Communication