Graduate Assistant to the CEO at Core Group

Job Description

• This is not a typical graduate role.
• We are looking for an exceptional graduate from one of South Africa’s top universities to work directly with the Group CEO of a large, fast-moving consumer technology business. 
• This role is designed for a high-potential individual who wants to build a commercial, strategic career and gain rare exposure at Group Executive level.
• You will work closely with the CEO on a day-to-day basis, shadowing key meetings, preparing executive-level materials, and supporting large local and international engagements with global partners and clients.
• This role offers a front-row seat to how complex businesses are run, commercially, financially, and strategically.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Exposure

• Shadow the Group CEO in executive, board, and senior leadership meetings
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefing packs, and executive presentations for global clients.
• Capture key decisions, actions, and outcomes from meetings and ensure follow-through

Commercial & Financial Analysis

• Support financial and commercial analysis to inform executive decision-making
• Assist with preparing summaries on performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives
• Work with finance and business leaders to consolidate inputs into clear executive insights

Reporting & Tracking

• Prepare executive-level reports for clients, the CEO and ExCo, including dashboards, summaries, and performance updates
• Track key Group initiatives, priorities, and deliverables, providing regular status updates
• Consolidate information across multiple business units into concise, decision-ready reporting
• Ensure reporting is accurate, well-structured, and aligned to executive and board expectations

Who We’re Looking For

• Completed BCom Degree (Finance would  be advantageous) 
• Strong academic record from any of the following universities. 
• University of Cape Town (UCT)
• University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
• Stellenbosch University
• University of Pretoria (UP)
• University of Johannesburg (UJ)
• University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
• North-West University (NWU)
   
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work with numbers and narrative
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills (non-negotiable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially curious, analytical, and confident engaging with senior executives
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and maturity
• Able to work under pressure

What Makes This Role Different

• Direct reporting line to the Group CEO
• Exposure to Group ExCo, board-level discussions, and international stakeholders
• Involvement in real commercial, financial, and strategic work.
• Accelerated learning and development rarely available at graduate level
• Ideal for a finance graduate seeking a commercial leadership path, rather than a traditional accounting or audit route