Personal & Administrative Assistant

Role overview

The client is a growing financial advisory practice in Rivonia, Johannesburg. It is looking for an ambitious, organised professional to become the first key support person in its growing advisory book.

The successful candidate will be trained by experienced people, trusted with meaningful responsibility, and rewarded for helping the practice grow. Because the role is the first of its kind in the practice, there is a genuine chance to shape it from the beginning.

This is a full-time, office-based position, Monday to Friday, with no weekend work.

Key responsibilities

• Manage appointments, follow-ups and daily administration.
• Assist with client communication and service requests.
• Organise documents, records and workflow tracking.
• Support projects, campaigns and business development.
• Help create reliable systems as the practice grows.

Minimum requirements

• Reliable personal transport to and from the office.
• Availability to work on site, Monday to Friday.
• The ability to handle confidential client information responsibly.
• The right to work in South Africa.
• A strong academic or work record, with references.

Skills and competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and digital tools.
• Accurate document, record and workflow management.
• Professional, friendly and confident dealings with clients.

Personal attributes

Exceptionally organised, dependable and detail-focused, with a professional and friendly manner and the confidence to deal with clients. The practice wants someone eager to learn, willing to take ownership, and looking to grow with the business over the long term.

Who this suits

Early-career applicants with strong potential are welcome. This suits someone who wants hands-on training and mentorship in a financial advisory practice, and who would rather help build the role than slot into a fixed one.

Why this opportunity

• A basic salary, with commission and project-based incentives on top.
• Hands-on training, mentorship and room to grow.
• No weekend work.
• The chance to shape the role from the beginning.

Candidate information required

Applicants should be ready to provide their CV, references and a short motivation. Applications are considered on merit, experience, potential and alignment with the role.