Executive Assistant - Commercial & Legal

The Company

Electrum is the next-generation payments technology company that provides cloud-native software to optimise the processing of financial transactions. Since 2012, we have established ourselves as a respected payments technology partner through our deep expertise and track record in delivering trusted enterprise-grade payments solutions.

We’ve built a reputation in providing solutions for high-volume, low-value payment schemes and services that enable our clients to deliver to their customers at scale. We love that the projects we work on touch the lives of millions of South Africans daily, making a real difference.

We hire the best of the best and we offer great opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

The Opportunity

Electrum operates at the center of South Africa’s payments ecosystem, providing mission-critical technology to the country's leading banks and retailers. We are looking for a highly proficient Executive Assistant with deep expertise in legal and operational administration to bring consistency and order to our executive office.

The role

This role is for a seasoned professional who excels in creating seamless, efficient systems and thrives in a high-performance environment. You will be the organizational backbone of our executive team, applying your skills to manage complex scheduling, legal administration, and operational priorities.

Your primary objective will be to ensure the executive office runs with maximum efficiency and organization. Your expertise will be critical in the following areas:

• Contract & Deal Administration: You will manage the end-to-end administration of commercial deal structuring, technology sourcing contracts, and procurement processes with our blue-chip corporate clients.
• Executive Operations: Implement and maintain organized systems for managing executive calendars, correspondence, and strategic meeting preparations. You will be the central point of coordination for all executive-level administrative functions.
• Legal Support & Compliance: Leverage your legal background to meticulously prepare, review, and manage legal documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality in all matters.
• Process Management: Apply your organizational skills to streamline operational workflows within the executive office, ensuring consistent and reliable support for our leadership team.

What We Require (Your Expertise):

• A legal qualification (LLB, Dip.Iuris, B.Iuris, or B.Proc) is essential.
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Paralegal, or in a similar high-level administrative role where organizational skill was paramount.
• Demonstrated mastery in managing legal documents, complex schedules, and confidential information.
• A process-driven mindset with an exceptional ability to create and maintain order.
• Advanced proficiency with technology and business software.
• A reputation for consistency, reliability, and professionalism.

Our Culture & Values

Electrum is a professional, results-oriented environment where precision and efficiency are paramount. Our culture is guided by a set of core values that define how we work and what we stand for:

• Great Individuals Working Together: We are a team of experts who collaborate to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Partnering with Customers: We build strong, lasting relationships with our clients to deliver tailored solutions.
• Delivering Results: We are focused on execution and creating tangible impact.
• Innovating to Lead Our Industry: We push the boundaries of technology to stay at the forefront of the payments industry.
• Creating Value for Electrum and Our Customers: Our work is driven by the goal of generating meaningful value for both our business and the clients we serve.