Core Group - Graduate Assistant to the CEO

About Core Group

Core Group is a South African based technology distribution company that represents and distributes premium consumer and professional tech brands, most notably as the sole Apple distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa. It supplies information, communication and entertainment technology products through a network of resellers and retail outlets, managing supply chain, marketing, sales and support across numerous African countries.

Job Overview

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

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• Completed BCom Degree (Finance would  be advantageous) 
• Strong academic record from any of the following universities. 

1. University of Cape Town (UCT)
2. University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
3. Stellenbosch University
4. University of Pretoria (UP)
5. University of Johannesburg (UJ)
6. University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
7. 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