Business Support Officer (GL7) - Business Banking
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Executive: Business Banking as well as the Business Banking team ensuring the smooth operation of the departments day-to-day activities and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Business Banking.
- Communication: Act as the primary point of contact between the executive and internal/external stakeholders. Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, prioritizing and responding appropriately.
- Information Management: Organize and maintain executive files, documents, and records. Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
- Meeting Coordination: Arrange and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring all necessary resources are available. Follow up on action items and deadlines.
- Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support, such as managing expenses, processing invoices, and handling other routine tasks to facilitate the executive's workflow.
- Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Maintain confidentiality of executive discussions, decisions, and documents.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, clients, vendors, and partners.
- Problem Solving: Anticipate and proactively address potential issues or challenges faced by the executive. Take initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations for process improvements.
- Project Assistance: Assist with special projects, initiatives, and events as assigned by the executive. Coordinate with other team members and departments to ensure successful execution.
- Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing priorities and deadlines. Be willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the executive and the organization.
- Prepare and update the monthly Business Banking reporting for the Commercial and SME segments.
Minimum requirements
- Advanced diploma or National Higher diploma in an Office Administrations/Business or related field OR a 3 - 4 year Trade Certificate or Diploma
- 3 Year Degree or 'NQF' Level 7 equivalent qualification will count towards recommendation
· 5 years executive/administrative support, business support, project management or equivalent related experience.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills, with ability to communicate to all
levels of internal partners and leadership to gather/convey relevant information.
· Strong analytical skills and high quality of attention to detail, with ability to analyze data and trends to support
performance enablement.
· Highly organized and able to lead multiple priorities, proactively anticipate problems and execute solutions.