Absa’s Digital Technology Cluster in Randburg is seeking an Executive Assistant. Provide high-level administrative, strategic, and project coordination support to the Executive team. Requires a National Certificate in IT.
📍 Role Overview
- Company: Absa Bank Limited
- Division: Digital Technology Cluster (PPB Technology)
- Location: Randburg, Gauteng
- Work Type: Hybrid (Full-time)
- End Date to Apply: 22 January 2026 (5 days left)
- Job Requisition ID: R-15982762
🎯 Job Summary
As part of the Digital Technology Cluster, you will be the primary support pillar for the Executive team. This role is far more than traditional secretarial work; it requires a tech-savvy coordinator who can manage complex calendars, protect executive focus time, and drive project follow-through in a fast-paced technology environment.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Executive Support & Time Management
- Calendar Management: Proactively schedule and reschedule meetings while strictly protecting “focus time” for strategic thinking.
- Communication Gatekeeping: Screen and prioritize emails and calls, responding on behalf of the executive where appropriate.
- Briefing: Consolidate data into briefing packs to ensure the executive is prepared for all leadership engagements.
Project & Meeting Coordination
- Leadership Forums: Organize high-level business reviews and forums, ensuring logistics are seamless.
- Secretariat Duties: Capture minutes, action items, and risks. Crucially, you will track these items to ensure stakeholders deliver on their promises.
- Technical Reporting: Assist in drafting presentations and dashboards using your IT knowledge to ensure data is presented clearly.
Administrative & Financial Operations
- Logistics: Manage complex travel itineraries and accommodation.
- Procurement: Process vendor requests and expense claims through the bank’s internal systems.
- Compliance: Maintain physical and digital filing systems that adhere to strict banking governance standards.
✅ Minimum Requirements
- Education: National Certificate in Information Technology (Required).
- Skills:
- Emotional Intelligence: High level of EQ and adaptability to handle complex interpersonal dynamics.
- Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive and highly confidential “inside information” with absolute integrity.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in digital collaboration tools and dashboarding.
🧠 Core Competencies
- Professionalism: Represent the executive team with a polished tone and conduct in all global and local communications.
- Follow-Through: A “getting things done” mindset to ensure that minutes and decisions don’t just stay on paper but are implemented.
- Organized: Capable of managing multiple workstreams and small projects simultaneously.
📝 Why Join the Digital Technology Cluster?
Absa is a leader in African digital banking. Joining the technology division as an Executive Assistant gives you front-row seats to the digital transformation of a major bank. It is an ideal role for an administrative professional with a technical background (IT Certificate) who wants to operate at the intersection of business strategy and technology.
⚠️ Employment Equity Note
Absa is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups in compliance with the Employment Equity Act.