Overview
Personal Assistant Jobs in Sandton, South Africa at Investec
Description
The Person al Assistant (PA) provides high-level administrative, operational and strategic support to the Head of Investec Investment Management. The role requires exceptional organisational ability, discretion, professionalism, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and highly confidential environment. The PA acts as a trusted liaison between internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners, ensuring the efficient day-to-day functioning.
Key Responsibilities
Support & Diary Management
• Manage and coordinate complex and dynamic diaries, ensuring optimal scheduling and prioritisation of meetings and commitments.
• Arrange, coordinate, and prepare for internal and external meetings, including agendas, meeting packs, presentations, and follow-up actions.
• Screen and prioritise incoming communications, correspondence, and requests.
• Manage confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
Meeting Coordination & Stakeholder Liaison
• Coordinate meetings with senior executives, clients, investment teams, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the key point of contact.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the business and with key external parties.
• Take minutes where required and track action items to completion.
Travel & Logistics Management
• Coordinate all local and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visas, transport, and itineraries.
• Manage travel-related documentation, expense claims, and reconciliations.
• Ensure seamless logistics for roadshows, conferences and executive engagements.
Administration & Approvals
• Manage and track approvals, invoices, expenses, and requests.
• Assist with budget tracking and administrative reporting where required.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and documentation.
• Support governance and compliance processes relevant to the executive office.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Professional maturity and sound judgment.
• Strong problem-solving and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant supporting senior executives or leadership teams, preferably within financial services or investment management.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or business administration certification advantageous.
• Experience managing complex diaries, travel, and stakeholder engagement in a corporate environment.
Investec Culture
At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.
Title: Personal Assistant
Company: Investec
Location: Sandton, South Africa
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