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Administrative Assistant Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at Horizon Compliance
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Horizon Compliance
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Horizon Compliance (Pty) Ltd is a registered independent compliance practice specialising in FICA, FAIS and regulatory compliance services for financial service providers across South Africa. We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our remote team on a full-time basis.
This is an admin- and writing-heavy role. You will be the backbone of our daily operations, handling client communication, licence applications, regulatory filings and back-office administration. If you are organised, write well, and are comfortable working independently in a remote environment, we want to hear from you! We only work with A-players to want to work with other A-players.
What you will do:
- Prepare, submit and track FSP licence applications and profile updates with the FSCA
- Handle client queries and act as the primary liaison between clients and the Horizon team
- Manage diaries, schedule meetings and coordinate internal communication between staff
- Draft professional correspondence, reports, minutes and compliance-related documents
- Maintain and update client files, records and back-office systems
- Assist with general administrative duties as required
What we are looking for:
- Matric (Grade 12) as a minimum; a relevant diploma or degree is advantageous
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Afrikaans advantageous)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with apps and cloud-based software
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setup
- Prior experience in financial services, compliance or legal administration is a plus but not essential — we will train the right person
What we offer:
- Market-related salary (depending on experience)
- Fully remote working arrangement
- Exposure to the financial services regulatory environment
- Opportunity to grow within a specialist compliance practice
