C-Suite Executive Personal Assistant | Sandton
Our client is a premier global professional services firm dedicated to helping organisations make better decisions. They are currently seeking a highly skilled Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive executive administrative and secretarial support to their Executive Head: Employee Benefits, based at their Head Office in Sandton on a hybrid basis.
Responsibilities:
- Support & Diary Management: Actively manage and prepare daily and weekly schedules, screen emails, handle incoming/outgoing correspondence, and coordinate extensive local and international travel, including visas and itineraries.
- Meeting & Event Coordination: Organise functions, client luncheons, annual seminars, and conferences. Manage and oversee client meetings and member roadshows.
- Documentation & Reporting: Take and distribute accurate minutes for Manco and carrier meetings; assist with the preparation of Exco, Board reports, and client presentations.
- Project & Escalation Support: Assist with the control and monitoring of projects (including RFPs, Amalgamations, and Harmonisations) and manage escalation follow-ups.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a first-level query resolver for clients, and liaise directly with Consultants, Carriers, medical schemes, and senior management.
- Office Administration: Manage department stationery, maintain up-to-date Exco staff files, conduct online research, and utilise internal tracking/reporting systems (such as timekeeping and CRM tools).
Requirements:
- Matric: Grade 12 qualification is essential.
- Education: A relevant secretarial qualification is highly advantageous.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience working as a Personal Assistant, specifically supporting senior executives.
- Industry Acumen: A solid understanding and working knowledge of the Financial Services sector.
- Tech Savvy: Advanced computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with the ability to quickly adapt to proprietary corporate software.
- Admin Excellence: Above-average typing speed with a high degree of accuracy and strong basic administration skills.
- Advanced analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within and across teams.
Application Instruction: Send your application to info@recruitmentcouncil.co.za