Job Title: Personal Assistant to Divisional Heads and Managers
Location: South African Reserve Bank (SARB) – Financial Surveillance Department
Job Overview
The primary responsibility of this role is to provide high-level administrative and personal support to the divisional heads and managers within the Financial Surveillance Department at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Proactively manage and coordinate the calendars and schedules of divisional heads and managers.
- Handle incoming calls professionally, screening and directing them appropriately or responding independently where possible.
- Organize logistics for meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitate coordination with external parties for in-person engagements.
- Serve as a liaison, maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure all correspondence is filed and recorded in accordance with SARB’s file plan and governance protocols.
- Create and maintain an up-to-date contact database for divisional leadership.
- Draft, edit, and format correspondence, presentations, reports, and action plans; conduct preliminary research and analysis as needed.
- Record and distribute accurate minutes for divisional and management meetings, as well as project committees.
- Compile and manage project-related information for divisional heads and managers.
- Evaluate and improve administrative procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conduct daily responsibilities with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Execute ad hoc administrative tasks as directed by divisional heads and managers.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 (Matric) with a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualification.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in a personal assistant or similar administrative role within a corporate environment.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong administrative and clerical expertise
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
- Sound problem-solving and time management abilities
- Professionalism, adaptability, and strong relationship-building capabilities
- Discretion and ethical integrity in handling confidential matters
- Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
Diversity & Inclusion
In alignment with its employment equity strategy, SARB encourages applications from candidates belonging to designated groups. Applications from persons with disabilities are welcomed.
Remuneration
Compensation and benefits are aligned with market standards and are commensurate with the role’s responsibilities and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
About the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
The SARB’s core mandate, as outlined in Section 224 of the Constitution, is to safeguard the value of South Africa’s currency in support of balanced and sustainable economic growth. The Bank operates independently and without bias.
SARB’s Core Functions Include:
- Monetary Policy: Maintaining price stability through interest rate policy.
- Financial Stability: Identifying and mitigating systemic risks.
- Prudential Regulation: Supervising financial institutions and infrastructure.
- Financial Markets: Managing monetary policy implementation and reserves.
- Financial Surveillance: Regulating cross-border financial flows.
- Payments & Settlements: Overseeing the national payments infrastructure.
- Statistics & Research: Providing key economic data and policy insights.
- Currency Management: Sole issuer of South Africa’s banknotes and coins.
For more information, visit: www.resbank.co.za
