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Executive Assistant
Job in
Durban, 3611, South Africa
Listed on 2025-12-13
Listing for:
The Recruitment Council
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-13
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin -
Business
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you seeking an opportunity to leverage your exceptional administrative skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment within the financial services industry? Our client, a prominent player in the financial sector, is currently seeking a talented Executive Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to support high-level executives and contribute to the success of a leading financial services firm.
Responsibilities:- Email and Diary Management:
Efficiently organise and prioritise the MD’s emails. Schedule appointments, meetings, and engagements, optimising the MD’s time. - Client Coordination:
Serve as the initial point of contact for clients. Schedule and confirm meetings, ensuring all necessary materials are prepared in advance. - Technology and CRM Management:
Leverage technology to streamline operations, with a particular focus on maintaining the MD’s Hub Spot CRM. Ensure accurate recording and updating of client information. - Meeting Preparation:
Facilitate the preparation of meeting agendas, presentations, and documents. Attend meetings as required, taking minutes and tracking action items. - Travel Arrangements:
Plan and book all aspects of travel, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries, ensuring a seamless travel experience for the MD. - Confidentiality:
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all sensitive company information and operations.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
At least 3 years of proven experience in an executive assistant role, ideally within the insurance or financial services sector. - Organisational
Skills:
Exceptional time management and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. - Communication
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders. - Discretion:
High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information. - Proactivity:
Ability to anticipate the needs of the MD and act accordingly with minimal direction.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to work under pressure.
- A positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team.
Conditions:
- Office-based position with standard working hours; however, flexibility is required to accommodate the MD’s schedule, including outside of regular business hours.
- Occasional travel may be required for meetings or events.
- Directly reports to the Managing Director.
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