Discovery Health Professional Assistant Vacancy 2026 | Executive Support Opportunity in KwaZulu-Natal

Discovery Health is inviting applications from experienced executive support professionals for the position of Professional Assistant. This senior-level opportunity is ideal for candidates with extensive experience supporting executives in fast-paced corporate environments. The successful candidate will work directly with the KwaZulu-Natal Regional General Manager, providing strategic administrative support while ensuring the smooth running of executive operations.

Job Details

Job Title: Professional Assistant
Company: Discovery Health
Business Unit: Discovery Health
Department: Executive Support
Function: Personal Assistant / Secretary
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Model: Full-Time Office-Based
Date Posted: 15 July 2026
Closing Date: Not Specified

About Discovery

Discovery is a leading South African financial services and healthcare organisation committed to improving people’s health and protecting their financial wellbeing. Through innovation, technology, and world-class service, Discovery continues to transform healthcare, insurance, banking, investments, and wellness across South Africa and internationally.

Employees benefit from a culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, professional growth, and high performance.

Position Overview

The Professional Assistant serves as the trusted executive support partner to the KwaZulu-Natal Regional General Manager. The role involves managing executive priorities, coordinating business activities, handling confidential information, organising meetings and travel, preparing reports and presentations, and ensuring operational excellence across the regional office.

This is more than a traditional administrative role—it requires someone who can anticipate business needs, solve problems independently, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and support executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing the Regional General Manager’s complex diary and daily schedule.
• Coordinating appointments, executive meetings, and leadership calendars.
• Monitoring and managing executive email correspondence.
• Scheduling meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing board-quality presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Producing professional reports and executive documentation.
• Compiling meeting packs and supporting governance processes.
• Recording accurate meeting minutes and tracking action items.
• Following up on outstanding executive decisions and deadlines.
• Coordinating conferences, roadshows, workshops, and corporate events.
• Managing travel bookings, accommodation, transport, and itineraries.
• Preparing meeting venues and technology requirements.
• Assisting visitors and external guests during meetings.
• Performing office administration and document management.
• Managing filing systems and digital records.
• Typing letters and official business correspondence.
• Processing invoices and reimbursements.
• Managing monthly expenses, accruals, and budgets.
• Completing corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Ordering office stationery and supplies.
• Coordinating virtual office bookings and staff schedules.
• Providing confidential personal support to the Regional General Manager.
• Supporting multiple business projects and regional initiatives.
• Handling highly confidential business information with discretion.

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Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• A Business Administration, Office Management, or related qualification (advantageous).
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, Professional Assistant, or senior administrative professional.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives.
• Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong report-writing and presentation preparation skills.
• Experience managing executive calendars and travel.
• Budget administration and expense management experience.
• Office coordination experience.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.
• Own reliable transport.

Preferred Experience

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:

• Financial Services
• Medical Healthcare
• Insurance
• Banking
• Corporate Executive Offices
• Highly regulated organisations
• Large national companies

Required Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Advanced time management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Professional written communication.
• Executive-level stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Business awareness.
• Professionalism.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to work independently.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Office-Based Working Environment

This position is fully office-based to ensure close collaboration with the Regional General Manager. The role requires daily interaction with executives, immediate response to business priorities, coordination of leadership meetings, visitor management, and hands-on executive support.

Career Benefits

Joining Discovery offers employees the opportunity to:

• Work for one of South Africa’s most respected healthcare and financial services organisations.
• Build a long-term corporate career.
• Gain exposure to senior leadership.
• Work in an innovative and high-performance environment.
• Access ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Enjoy competitive employee benefits.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact millions of South Africans.

Employment Equity

Discovery supports Employment Equity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Applications from suitably qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged and will be considered in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

Why You Should Apply

This vacancy is ideal for experienced Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Managers, Administrative Coordinators, and Senior Secretaries looking to advance their careers with one of South Africa’s leading employers. Candidates with strong executive support experience, excellent Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to manage confidential business operations are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as no official closing date has been announced.