Personal Assistant – RMB

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Personal Assistant – RMB

Company: RMB (Rand Merchant Bank)
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Type: Full-time
Reference: R51742
Closing Date: 1 August 2026

RMB is looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the CFO: Sponsors and Corporate. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day administrative operations, coordinate schedules and meetings, support business activities, and act as a key liaison between senior leadership, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the manager’s calendar, meetings, and appointments.
  • Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
  • Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, and ground transport.
  • Maintain organised electronic filing systems and business records.
  • Draft, review, and distribute professional correspondence and emails.
  • Act as a professional first point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
  • Process and reconcile expense claims and corporate card transactions.
  • Process invoices and follow up on approvals, receipting, and queries.
  • Coordinate team and client events, including venues, catering, and logistics.
  • Compile and distribute business performance and project reports.
  • Handle sensitive business and personal information with strict confidentiality.
  • Assist with prioritising urgent tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Support special projects, research, spreadsheets, and project coordination.
  • Attend meetings, take minutes, record action items, and follow up on deliverables.
  • Coordinate DCF (Deal Conclusion Forum) meetings, including meeting setup, action items, dealmaker queries, and sign-off forms.
  • Assist with contingent worker contract management and auditor onboarding.
  • Liaise with HC, Procurement, Access Control, Systems and Infrastructure, and other internal departments.
  • Track deadlines, follow-ups, and key activities to ensure nothing is overlooked.
  • Support business projects, office moves, refurbishments, and other operational requirements.
  • Work collaboratively across teams to ensure efficient business operations.

Requirements

  • A relevant Degree.
  • At least 3 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant within the Banking or Financial Services sector.
  • DCF (Deal Conclusion Forum) experience.
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to anticipate the needs of senior management and work proactively.
  • Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

What RMB Offers

Successful candidates will have opportunities to:

  • Network and collaborate with professionals across the organisation.
  • Work in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
  • Contribute to innovative projects and business solutions.
  • Develop professionally while working alongside high-performing teams.

Ideal Candidate

RMB is looking for someone who is curious and courageous, eager to learn and take initiative, and obsessed with mastery—someone committed to developing their skills and consistently delivering high-quality work.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

Closing Date: 1 August 2026

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities.

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