Personal Assistant x2 at South African Reserve Bank (SARB)

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Personal Assistant – ExMan

Pretoria, South Africa

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative support and assistance to the Office of the Governor at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

Manage and maintain the Governor’s calendar, including making logistical arrangements for appointments and travel commitments in coordination with relevant personnel.
Receive, screen and respond to incoming telephone calls, using your own initiative and, where applicable, address queries and/or route calls to the appropriate individuals.
Draft and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents, and conduct basic research and analysis as needed for these tasks.
Maintain a contact database for the Governor’s office as well as a filing system in accordance with the SARB’s File Plan.
Ensure that all incoming and outgoing correspondence (electronic email and other formats) is registered and filed in accordance with the SARB’s File Plan.
Keep track of documents, maintain a registry and compile weekly reports for follow-ups.
Collect and coordinate project-based and other information.
Review operating practices in your area and implement improvements, as needed.
Maintain positive internal and external relationships on behalf of the manager, engaging with staff and stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
Perform daily responsibilities ethically and maintain complete confidentiality in all matters related to the managers’ offices.
Serve on relevant divisional, departmental and/or SARB-wide project teams based on experience, skill and ability.
Execute any other tasks as instructed by the manager, as required.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

a Matric certificate;
a Secretarial Diploma or another relevant post-Matric qualification; and
at least 6–8 years’ experience as a corporate personal assistant or working in an equivalent environment, with experience in supporting executives.

The following would be an advantage:

a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7).

Additional requirements include:

proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook);
knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures;
proficiency in English (verbal and written);
secretarial expertise;
excellent typing skills;
the ability to work independently and outside of normal working hours, as required;
time management and quality assurance skills;
analytical and problem-solving skills;
planning and organising skills;
the ability to work under pressure;
organisational awareness;
interpersonal skills;
adaptability; and
attention to detail.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inﬂation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance ﬁnancial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the ﬁnancial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates ﬁnancial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support ﬁnancial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern ﬁnancial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and ﬁnancial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, ﬁnancial stability, banking and emerging trends in ﬁnance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.Apply Now