Join Fetola and Make a
Difference as Personal Assistant

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for a full-time role based in Cape Town

Hybrid
set-up

Salary: R21
437 - R29 775 per
month

Closing date: 25 July 2025

Vacancies: 1

“Our purpose
is simple: we help people to start, grow & scale successful businesses”.

Who are we?

Fetola is a social enterprise
dedicated to sustainable SME development as a means to tackle unemployment,
inequality, and poverty. With a strong track record in business start-up and
acceleration, we help entrepreneurs build thriving, environmentally sound
businesses that drive economic growth and job creation. Our innovative
approach, diverse programs, investment funds, and strategic partnerships
position us at the forefront of impactful change in South Africa.  

Agile, inclusive, and
results-driven, we foster a collaborative culture where every voice matters.
With 87% of our accelerator alumni still in business after ten years, this is
nine times the national average as we are committed to creating deep, lasting
impact. True to our name, which means "change" in Sesotho, we believe
that together, we can ‘Fetola’ the world!  

At the heart of all we do is our
commitment to People, Planet and Profitability —ensuring a future where
businesses thrive while making a meaningful difference.  

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly
organized, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide high-level
support to our executive team. The ideal candidate is not only a master of
coordination and time management but also trustworthy, resourceful,
detail-oriented, and able to manage a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced
environment. Experienced in supporting governance processes and board-level
engagement will be advantageous.

If you are systems-savvy; thrive
in high-performance environments, communicate with confidence, and passionate
about enabling executive-level effectiveness by anticipating the needs of
senior leaders, this is the role for you.

What will you do: Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the company
Director and COO to ensure seamless coordination of business and personal
schedules, board governance processes, and communications. Role includes management
of office administration.

1.      Personal Assistant to CEO and Chief Operations Officer

·        Effectively
and discreetly manage personal and work schedule

·        Personal
errands

·        Diary
management

·        Logistics
and travel management for senior management

2.      Company Governance and Board meetings Management

·        Manage
Company documentation – CIPC, Shareholders and BBBEE

·        Management
of all board meetings and related documents for all companies including staff
trust

3.      Office Administration

·        Ensure cleanliness of offices

·        Coordination of Office events

·        Monitor
office supplies and liaise with vendors.

·        Assist
with expense tracking, reimbursements, and petty cash management

4.      Stakeholder Management and Communication

·        Positive relations with all stakeholders

·        Complaints resolved within an acceptable time frame

·        Coordinate
internal communications and follow up on action items.

·        Draft
professional emails, memos, and internal notes on behalf of the executive

5.      Other administrative duties

·        Payments,
purchasing and uploading of invoices

Requirements

Qualifications
and Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

•  Diploma in Office Administration/Business
  Administration/ Public Administration/ Secretarial studies or related field(s)
  
• ​ 3-5 years of experience in a
  senior administrative or executive support role, ideally supporting C-suite
  executives or board members.
  

• Advanced
  proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  
• A
  valid driver’s license
  

Preferred Attributes:

• Highly
  professional and discreet, with strong judgment and a deep understanding
  of confidentiality requirements.
  
• Outstanding
  written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Meticulous
  attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• A
  proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
  
• Confident
  and articulate - ability to be the face for the business with new clients
  
• Experience
  in board meeting preparation, minute-taking, and governance-related
  processes advantageous.
  
• Familiarity
  with corporate governance frameworks and company secretariat support will
  be a strong advantage.
  

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
  
• Medical aid and Vitality
  
• Group life cover and access to a financial advisor
  
• Study support
  
• Extra leave perks
  
• A competitive salary
  
• Wellness programme
  
• The chance to make a real difference
  
• Collaborate with an amazing skilled and passionate team