Office Assistant
Interpath
Cape Town, South Africa (Century City)
Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring capabilities.
We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what’s right, every time, sets us apart.
Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and South Africa. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world’s leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint.
As we continue to grow our South African team, we are looking for an organised, proactive and highly professional Office Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Cape Town office. This role offers the opportunity to become a key member of a growing international business, working closely with senior leadership and supporting colleagues across operations, finance and people functions.
Responsibilities:
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Provide high-quality administrative and executive support to senior leadership, including diary management, meeting coordination and correspondence.
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Prepare and format professional presentations, reports and documents for internal and external audiences.
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Act as the first point of contact for visitors, clients and colleagues, ensuring a professional and welcoming office environment.
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Coordinate and maintain office operations, including facilities, suppliers, office equipment, meeting rooms and general administration.
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Support recruitment, onboarding and HR administration, including interview scheduling, employee records and people initiatives.
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Assist with finance administration, including invoices, purchase orders, expenses and supplier management.
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Manage company assets and coordinate with internal and external service providers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
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Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, itineraries and visitor logistics.
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Coordinate team meetings, events and office activities, ensuring all arrangements are delivered efficiently.
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Maintain accurate records and handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
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Work collaboratively across operations, finance and people functions to support the continued growth of the South African business.
Requirements
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3–5+ years’ experience in an office administration, office management, executive assistant or similar support role, ideally within a professional services, consulting, financial services or corporate environment.
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Excellent organisational, communication and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
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Proven experience coordinating domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation and itineraries.
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High levels of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail when handling confidential information.
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A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience supporting HR, finance and operational activities is advantageous.
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A relevant qualification in office management, business administration or a related field is desirable.
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Native or fluent English is essential. Additional European languages including French, German, Spanish or Italian would be highly advantageous given the level of collaboration across our international offices.
Benefits
At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath
Values
Our four core values are the cornerstones of culture at Interpath and steer everything from everyday decisions to larger strategic initiatives. Our Interpath Values are;
Do the right thing - Our comfort zone is uncomfortable. We always make the right decision, not simply what is easy or popular.
All hands on deck - stand shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues and clients, be that physically or from afar. Our individual expertise may find the answers, but implementation happens though teamwork.
Passion drives success - The impossible is always possible. We push the boundaries of what is expected because we're never satisfied with the status quo. Our clients expect the right result when they engage with us, and it's only by delivering this that we win.
Embrace different - cultures to mindsets, we welcome all. We believe that people are equal, but not the same.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
