📍 Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 29 April 2026
💼 Job Type: Permanent
🏦 Industry: Banking & Financial Services
🌟 About the Role
Al Baraka Bank is looking for a highly organized and professional Personal Assistant to support the Financial Director.
This role is ideal for someone experienced in administration, executive support, and corporate coordination, especially within a fast-paced banking environment.
🧠 Key Responsibilities
📅 Personal Assistant Duties
- Manage diary, meetings, and appointments
- Screen calls and manage communication
- Draft emails and correspondence
- Handle confidential documents (filing, scanning, emailing)
- Prepare presentations (PowerPoint)
- Coordinate travel arrangements
- Organize meetings (teleconference & video conference)
- Follow up on tasks and ensure feedback is provided
📂 Administrative Duties
- Compile and manage EXCO reports
- Upload reports to internal systems
- Prepare meeting packs (Finance, IT, Projects Committees)
- Take meeting minutes
- Process payment requisitions
- Coordinate Board, Audit, Risk & Ethics submissions
- Maintain agendas and updates on Microsoft Teams
- Track and coordinate project activities
🔄 Relief Duties
- Provide support to Executive Office when required
🎓 Minimum Requirements
- ✅ Certificate in Secretarial / Administration
💼 Experience Required
- 4–5 years experience as a Personal Assistant or Secretary
- Experience in banking or corporate environment (advantage)
📚 Skills & Knowledge
- Microsoft Office (Advanced)
- Strong administrative & organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of financial systems (advantage)
- Ability to handle confidential information
♿ Employment Equity
Al Baraka Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Preference will be given to:
- Previously disadvantaged individuals
- Persons with disabilities
🚀 Why You Should Apply
- Work directly with senior leadership (Financial Director)
- Gain exposure to executive-level operations
- Build a strong career in corporate administration
- Join a reputable banking institution
📩 How to Apply
Apply via the MANCOSA careers portal or the platform where this vacancy is listed.
🔥 YouthPlug Insight
This role is NOT entry-level despite the label.
👉 You should only apply if you have:
- Solid admin/PA experience (4+ years)
- Strong corporate exposure
If you don’t have experience yet, rather go for:
- Learnerships
- Graduate programmes (like the Digitalisation role)