The Role
Manage administrative functions and operations supporting the CEO, logistics, travel arrangements, and ensure effective communication within the organization.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Johannesburg | Work Type: Office Based | Job ID: J107189
About our client:
Our client is a highly successful, privately owned financial services firm based in South Africa that focuses entirely on specialized asset-backed funding and operational structures. Known for their agility and deep sector expertise, they provide bespoke capital solutions for high-ticket asset procurement, mid-life modernizations, and flexible deployment models. They serve as a critical monetary conduit for private and commercial operators navigating capital-intensive industries.
What you will be doing:
- Own and manage all complete administrative functions and daily operations, including direct support for the CEO in daily meetings and high-level strategy.
- Manage comprehensive logistics, including all travel arrangements, accommodation, and leases for company properties.
- Be an active, hands-on contributor, setting deadlines and participating in daily tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Act as the main point of contact, ensuring effective and professional communication across all organizational levels.
- Thrive in a medium-sized business environment, exercising empowered decision-making and ensuring contributions have a direct, measurable impact.
- Bring an energetic and motivated approach, using creative thinking to deliver impactful solutions, often under tight deadlines.
What our client is looking for:
- Minimum 4 years as an Executive Personal Assistant.
- Must be a self-starter, proactive, and capable of managing diverse business aspects independently.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for working effectively within diverse teams.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively ("outside the box").
- Requires a "roll your sleeves up" approach, embracing challenges, and a willingness to adapt working hours (typical 08h00-17h00 but flexibility is essential).
- Ability to collaborate across various group companies (Aviation, Finance, Asset Management).
- Must possess own reliable transportation.
For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers
Requirements
Executive Assistant, CEO Support, Logistics, Self-starter, Proactive, Financial Services, Project Manager
Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years as an Executive Personal Assistant
- Self-starter and proactive
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively
- Reliable transportation
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The Company
What We Do
Parvana is an IT recruitment agency specializing in connecting top tech talent with leading companies in South Africa and the UK, focusing on software development, finance, and telecommunications.
