Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa SABS Full time

Job Advert Summary:

About SABS


The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith.

Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential.

Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.


SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.


Purpose Statement


To provide administrative support to the Office of the CFO to ensure the effective and efficient running of the office and to assist in providing key support to the division in the execution of the overall Finance strategy.


Minimum Requirements:

3 Years relevant work experience in

Executive Administration:
Operational Level.

Proven track record in executing executive and / or executive level administrative functions: Operational Level.

Proven track record in report writing and presentation formatting: Opearational Level.

Must have understanding of invoicing, requisition ordering and basic procurement protocol: Opearational Level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Functional Management

  • Develop, maintain and update the CFO's annual meetings planner.
  • Oversee and coordinate the CFO's meetings and preparation and ensure that all logistics, minutes and relevant agendas and material are provided.
  • Coordinate the CFO's travel program, itineraries and related logistics.
  • Manage and coordinate the CFO's task list portfolio, in conjunction with the CFO.
  • Treat information and documentation as private and confidential, and only disclose to any parties through the CFO's approval.
  • Reconcile the CFO's expenses, prepare the report accordingly and submit to Finance for processing.
  • Prepare nonroutine and routine correspondence, and proofread relevant documents before circulation.
  • Research and collate data for special reports on behalf of the CFO.
  • Provide input and formulate business presentations in consultation with the CFO.
  • Perform special projects as directed by the CFO, including the review, research, summarization and analysis of information.
  • Attend key meetings with the CFO with the purpose of ensuring followup and execution on identified actions.
  • Work with the CFO to strategize and manage a portfolio of relationships.
  • Assist with the compilation of strategic documents for the CFO.
  • Oversee and improve the electronic filing system, ensuring that an adequate information management system is in place containing relevant and updated information.
  • Maintain the filing and record management system and other office flow procedures to ensure easy retrieval of records.
  • Ensure that all documents are filed, managed and updated appropriately.
  • Coordinate the logístical arrangements of relevant meetings in an effective and efficient manner and ensure the documentation and distribution of minutes.
  • Prepare agendas, documents and meeting packs for meetings, including CFO meetings.
  • Coordinate and collate all reports to be submitted to the various management levels and committees
  • Receive guests for meetings with the CFO.

Risk and Compliance Management

  • Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
  • Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
  • Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO requirements.
  • Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
  • Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the Managers and Executives to ensure business optimisation.
  • Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

Stakeholder Management

  • Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation's reputation
  • Actively liaise and build relationships with SABS clients and service providers so as to ensure that the service standards are met appropriately.
  • Uphold the image of the office of the CFO in all interactions with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate the flow of information, providing a central point of contact for internal and external customer's queries and/or complaints.
  • Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information to relevant stakeholders when required.
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