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Executive Support & Office Coordination - Onsite - PTA

Datafin

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Pretoria
  • Posted 04 Sep 2026 by Datafin
  • Expires in 28 days
  • Job 2644711 - Ref 2609107
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About the position

ENVIRONMENT:

A leader in biomedical engineering and medical-device innovation is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive Executive Support and Office Coordinator to join their team. The successful candidate must hold a diploma or degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Human Resources or a related field.

DUTIES:

REQUIREMENTS:

Executive Support & Office Coordination

  • Manage the Managing Director’s calendar, meetings, appointments, and travel with precision.
  • Coordinate internal and external communication, acting as a professional first point of contact.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, briefing notes, and follow-up action lists.
  • Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive commercial, personnel, and strategic information.
  • Organise domestic and international travel, including itineraries, visas, accommodation, and logistics.
  • Track commitments, deadlines, and delegated actions to ensure follow-through.

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and documentation as required.
  • Assist with HR coordination tasks (leave tracking, onboarding logistics, policy distribution).
  • Support Finance and Operations with administrative tasks such as reconciliations, documentation, and compliance submissions.
  • Maintain structured filing systems (digital and physical) for easy retrieval and audit readiness.
  • Coordinate meetings, workshops, and internal events.

Digital Workflow Usage & Light Automation

(This is the “digital skill potential” section — realistic and deliverable.)

  • Use the automated workflows, digital assistants, and structured systems developed by the Special Projects & Automation Manager.
  • Provide feedback on workflow usability, bottlenecks, and opportunities for refinement.
  • Use AI-enabled tools for:
    • drafting correspondence
    • summarising meeting notes
    • preparing briefing packs
    • generating structured action registers

  • Maintain SharePoint lists, digital registers, and structured data repositories.
  • Assist in testing new workflows and reporting issues or improvement ideas.
  • Ensure consistent adoption of approved digital processes across the executive office.

HR Coordination (Non-Specialist)

  • Support HR with onboarding logistics (documentation, scheduling, access setup).
  • Assist with leave approvals, employee communication, and policy distribution.
  • Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with approved workflows.
  • Coordinate training schedules, performance review documentation, and employee communication.

Relationship Management & Communication

  • Liaise professionally with employees, management, external partners, and service providers.
  • Maintain positive working relationships across departments.
  • Represent the Managing Director’s office with maturity, discretion, and professionalism.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Office Management, HR, or related field.
  • Strong digital literacy and comfort with modern tools (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams).
  • Exposure to AI-assisted tools or willingness to learn.

Experience

  • 3–7 years in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or senior administrative role.
  • Experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with HR coordination or administrative support is advantageous.

ATTRIBUTES:

  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High discretion and confidentiality.
  • Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new digital tools.
  • Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Service-oriented, reliable, and professional.

Desired Skills:

  • Executive
  • Support
  • Office

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Datafin

About the agency

Datafin Recruitment was established in 1999 and is one of South Africa’s leading Recruitment companies. Owned and managed by two sisters Lindy and Bev Sollinger, we focus on connecting with both our clients and candidates in an authentic conscious meaningful manner. We focus on the Tech, Digital/Online, Data, Finance and HR industries.

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