Executive Secretary

## Join Us When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1. The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa. Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2026. ## Role Purpose/Business Unit: Manage the business administration and project support function within the office of the 2 Managing Executives and serve as the primary point of contact for this office. ME: Business Operations & Delivery and ME: Value Engineering ## Your responsibilities will include: 1\. Administrative Support * Real time email management and prioritisation * ME’s message management and telephone screening * Guest reception * Manage and facilitate the ME’s calendar to arrange appointments, meetings and conferences * Prepare, review, proofread and edit documents prepared for the MEs signature * Ensure that the ME’s are well prepared for meetings * Devise and maintain office management systems, including data management and filing * Administrative support during meetings in terms of accurate minute taking * Document compilation and/or consolidation in line with various submission requirements * Provide administrative support for the completion of documentation for Board agenda items, Audit Committees etc. * Draft and complete reports that may require input from all departments and is presented to the Executive 2\. Budget and Expense Management * Assist the MEs with budget OPEX and CAPEX budget administration for their cost centre * Ensure that expenditure documentation is checked and prepared in accordance with policies and procedures * Ensure that tax invoices and receipts are collected for payment purposes * Expenditure to be reconciled in accordance with source and reference data * Process reconciliations and payments within turnaround time * Process expense reports * Budget transfers ## 3\. Travel Management * Manage all travel for local and international trips * Prepare the ME’s itinerary for all trips * Responsible for all travel logistics i.e. visa applications, hotels, flights, meetings, transport, Forex 4\. Event Management * Event management for all functions hosted by the ME’s office for their cost centre * Responsible for all logistical arrangements for events, conferences, team builds, workshops, seminars etc. Project Management * Carry out specific projects and related research * Work with project teams * Project coordination on demand ## The ideal candidate for this role will have: * Matric * Relevant Secretarial certificate / Diploma essential * Minimum of 5 years secretarial experience Job Knowledge: * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and Internet (essential) * Knowledge of office management (essential) * Knowledge of IT/Telecommunications environment (advantageous) * Knowledge of SAP EVO (advantageous) Job Related Skills: * Excellent administration skills * Excellent organisational skills * Excellent oral and written communication * Ability to pay attention to detail * Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times * Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines * Ability to work independently * Results orientated and self-motivated * Forward thinking and proactive * Ability to execute multiple activities simultaneously ## We make an impact by offering: * Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages * Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits * Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies Closing date for Applications: 18 June 2026. The base location for this role is Vodacom Midrand Campus. The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion