Join Fetola and Make a Difference as Personal Assistant

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Hybrid set-up

Salary: R21 437 – R29 775 per month

Closing date: 25 July 2025

Vacancies: 1

Our purpose is simple: we help people to start, grow & scale successful businesses.

Who are we?

Fetola is a social enterprise dedicated to sustainable SME development as a means to tackle unemployment, inequality, and poverty. With a strong track record in business start-up and acceleration, we help entrepreneurs build thriving, environmentally sound businesses that drive economic growth and job creation. Our innovative approach, diverse programs, investment funds, and strategic partnerships position us at the forefront of impactful change in South Africa.  

Agile, inclusive, and results-driven, we foster a collaborative culture where every voice matters. With 87% of our accelerator alumni still in business after ten years, this is nine times the national average as we are committed to creating deep, lasting impact. True to our name, which means "change" in Sesotho, we believe that together, we can Fetola the world!  

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to People, Planet and Profitability ensuring a future where businesses thrive while making a meaningful difference.  

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to our executive team. The ideal candidate is not only a master of coordination and time management but also trustworthy, resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to manage a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Experienced in supporting governance processes and board-level engagement will be advantageous.

If you are systems-savvy; thrive in high-performance environments, communicate with confidence, and passionate about enabling executive-level effectiveness by anticipating the needs of senior leaders, this is the role for you.

What will you do: Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the company Director and COO to ensure seamless coordination of business and personal schedules, board governance processes, and communications. Role includes management of office administration.

1.      Personal Assistant to CEO and Chief Operations Officer

        Effectively and discreetly manage personal and work schedule

        Personal errands

        Diary management

        Logistics and travel management for senior management

2.      Company Governance and Board meetings Management

        Manage Company documentation CIPC, Shareholders and BBBEE

        Management of all board meetings and related documents for all companies including staff trust

3.      Office Administration

        Ensure cleanliness of offices

        Coordination of Office events

        Monitor office supplies and liaise with vendors.

        Assist with expense tracking, reimbursements, and petty cash management

4.      Stakeholder Management and Communication

        Positive relations with all stakeholders

        Complaints resolved within an acceptable time frame

        Coordinate internal communications and follow up on action items.

        Draft professional emails, memos, and internal notes on behalf of the executive

5.      Other administrative duties

        Payments, purchasing and uploading of invoices

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

•  Diploma in Office Administration/Business Administration/ Public Administration/ Secretarial studies or related field(s)
  
•  3-5 years of experience in a senior administrative or executive support role, ideally supporting C-suite executives or board members.
  

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  
• A valid drivers license

Preferred Attributes:

• Highly professional and discreet, with strong judgment and a deep understanding of confidentiality requirements.
  
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
  
• Confident and articulate – ability to be the face for the business with new clients
  
• Experience in board meeting preparation, minute-taking, and governance-related processes advantageous.
  
• Familiarity with corporate governance frameworks and company secretariat support will be a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
  
• Medical aid and Vitality
  
• Group life cover and access to a financial advisor
  
• Study support
  
• Extra leave perks
  
• A competitive salary
  
• Wellness programme
  
• The chance to make a real difference
  
• Collaborate with an amazing skilled and passionate team