Personal Assistant - Executive Team at BDO South Africa

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Job Description

We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive and detail-driven Personal Assistant to support our Director, Managing Director and COO - someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances multiple priorities, and brings both structure and energy to the role.

Job Industry

Administrative and Support Services

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

Executive & Administrative Support

  • Manage complex calendars, email inboxes and travel plans
  • Co-ordinate boardroom bookings, prepare meeting agendas, and take minutes
  • Draft communications and compile reports, presentations, and management packs
  • Maintain digital filing systems and document management
  • Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
  • Distribute board packs, print attendance registers, and ensure meeting readiness
  • Set up company events, webinars, and retirement seminars (Cape Town & Durban)

Client & Project Coordination

  • Handle rebroke process: data collection, quote requests, and result collation
  • Assist with investment report typing and updating member presentations
  • Manage client communications - including 100+ daily emails, responses, and follow-ups
  • Compile and distribute monthly client info leaflets and update client/member lists
  • Assist clients with retirement, retrenchment, death, disability, and funeral claims
  • Attend board meetings in place of consultants and support new business lead generation

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • Relevant qualification (Secretarial or Office Admin preferred)
  • 1+ years of relevant PA/Administrative experience (financial services a plus)
  • Tech-savvy: Proficient in Excel, PDF, PowerPoint & MS Office
  • Detail-oriented: Strong focus on accuracy and follow-through
  • Multi-tasker: Able to juggle a dynamic and evolving workload
  • Professional communicator: Polished in verbal and written communication
  • Self-starter: Proactive, responsive and able to work independently
  • Client-focused: Professional, warm, and service-driven

Special Benefits for this Position


Application Process

Close Date

12/08/2025