Joy T
@joyt
Executive assistant and board governance partner delivering compliant, AI-enabled C-suite support for seamless leadership execution.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Executive Assistant with 10+ years of C-Suite partnership across JSE-listed banking, insurance, and healthcare-adjacent institutions, trusted to operate as an executive surrogate with absolute discretion. I coordinate governing board and committee processes, manage complex diaries and travel/logistics, and handle compliance tracking across high-stakes leadership environments.
I bring proven strengths in board packs, contract lifecycle administration, and stakeholder relations—often serving as the primary board liaison for regulatory governance forums. I’ve built a procurement and contract tracking system that cut processing lead times by 20%, led departmental POPI compliance initiatives to achieve 100% adherence within the first quarter, and coordinated leadership summits and large-scale events (150+ pax) with modern AI-enabled efficiency using Microsoft Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, and Asana.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant to CIO
Bidvest Bank
Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Serves as an executive surrogate across multiple executive offices and supports uninterrupted governance and workflow continuity. Prepares board-level governance documentation, agendas and minutes, and uses Microsoft Copilot and Asana to track milestones and KPI performance.
Executive PA to MD & Executives
Land Bank Insurance
Jan 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Acts as primary board liaison by drafting agendas and recording minutes for regulatory and governance forums. Monitors the divisional risk register and coordinates stakeholder relations and international mission logistics.
Executive PA & Project Coordinator
Universal Healthcare
Apr 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Operates as a director-level surrogate in a healthcare services environment, managing sensitive correspondence with MDs and senior stakeholders. Leads POPI (data privacy) compliance initiatives and plans senior leadership summits, including vendor negotiations and Exco budget approvals.
Executive PA to MD & Group Executives
Nampak Management Services
Jul 2015 - Nov 2018 (3 years 4 months)
Manages the full lifecycle of board and committee meetings, including an Exco corporate calendar and minute-taking. Coordinates operational excellence initiatives, multi-country itineraries, compliant business expenses, and stakeholder tours.
Team PA: International Risk Finance
Hollard Insurance
Oct 2012 - Apr 2015 (2 years 6 months)
Coordinates workflow across multiple international regions supporting business unit and risk finance operations. Handles travel expense reconciliation to the general ledger, quarterly international invoicing, and compiles board packs with agendas and minutes.
Executive PA to CEO, CFO & HR Director
Babcock International Group
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Executive PA supporting the CEO, CFO, and HR Director. Provides executive administrative support for senior leadership.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Sechaba Medical Solutions
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)
Executive Assistant to the CEO, providing senior executive administrative support.
Executive PA to CEO & MD
Royal Bafokeng Economic Board
Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 (4 years)
Executive PA supporting the CEO and MD. Provides executive administrative support for senior leadership.
Personal Assistant: Audit, HR & Risk
Deloitte & Touche
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004 (2 years)
Personal Assistant supporting audit, HR, and risk finance functions. Provides administrative support to professionals in these areas.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
McKinsey Forward Learner Programme
Learner Programme, Forward Learner Programme
Currently enrolled in the McKinsey Forward Learner Programme, indicated as current in 2026.
Damelin
Advanced Diploma, Executive Secretarial
Activities and societies: Business Computing, PR, Marketing
Completed an Executive Secretarial Advanced Diploma focused on Business Computing, PR, and Marketing.
Milpark Business School
Certificate, Project Management
Completed a Certificate in Project Management.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
Graduate (Lifelong Member), 10,000 Women Programme
Graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program (lifelong member).
GBSH Academy Circle
Lifelong Member, Strategic Leadership Development
Lifelong member of the GBSH Academy Circle for Strategic Leadership Development.
Bidvest Bank
Women in Technology Programme, Finance & Budgets for PAs
Completed a Women in Technology programme (Finance & Budgets for PAs) in 2024.
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Location
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