Personal Assistant - Legal & Compliance

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Personal Assistant Legal & Compliance to join the Mukuru team in Cape Town.

The Legal & Compliance PAs purpose is to help to maximise the productivity and increase the efficiency of the Head of Legal and Head of Compliance.

• The Legal & Compliance PA reports directly to the Head of Legal and indirectly to the Head of Compliance.
• The Legal & Compliance PA supports the Head of Legal and Head of Compliance in performing their daily tasks.
• He/she works closely with the Head of Legal and Head of Compliance to help them prioritise and manage their time effectively, including by scheduling, arranging meetings and making travel arrangements.
• Internal Liaison takes place with internal stakeholders.
• External liaison takes place with.

Duties And Responsibilities Include (but Is Not Limited To)

Handling and responding to correspondence, where appropriate, including phone calls, emails and letters

Scheduling meetings and managing diaries

Managing travel and hotel arrangements

Planning conferences, workshops, seminars and other events

Taking notes at meetings, preparing the minutes and subsequently distributing to all participants (and following up on key actions)

Liaising with other members of staff and external parties

Preparing expense reports and maintaining a filing system

To Manage Own Professional And Self-development

Monitor and manage own time.

Attend regular 1-to-1s with Head of Legal and Head of Compliance

Attend bi-annual performance review with Head of Legal and Head of Compliance

Attend all required training courses.

Key Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
• 3-5 years experience in an executive PA or similar role
• Handling and responding to sensitive and confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other productivity software tools

Additional Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and people management skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Discretion and tact
• Adaptability and ability to work across cultures.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently.
• Ability to work well under pressure and stick to tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a work-like environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANYS EE TARGETS