ABSA

Executive Assistant

Randburg Full time

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

The Architecture and Engineering Business Unit a Division of PPB Tech is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the Executive team, ensuring efficient operations and delivery of strategic objectives.

Job Description

1. Executive Support

  • Manage the executive’s calendar, including scheduling, rescheduling, and protecting focus time.

  • Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure all required documents are available.

  • Screen, prioritise and respond to emails, calls, and messages on behalf of the executive.

  • Prepare briefing packs and consolidate information for leadership engagements.

2. Administrative & Office Management

  • Organise travel, accommodation, itineraries, and logistics.

  • Process expense claims, vendor requests, and procurement needs.

  • Maintain filing systems (digital & physical) ensuring documents are accessible and compliant.

3. Meeting & Project Coordination

  • Organise leadership forums, business reviews, and team meetings.

  • Capture minutes, decisions, risks, and action items; ensure follow-through and updates.

  • Assist with small projects or workstreams

  • Support preparation of presentations, reports, and dashboards.

4. Confidentiality, Governance & Professionalism

  • Handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.

  • Uphold organisational policies, governance standards, and compliance expectations.

  • Represent the executive with professionalism in tone, conduct, and communication.

  • Maintain high levels of discretion, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.

Education

National Certificate: Information Technology

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