Anita Augustine

Background

About Anita Augustine

I am a seasoned Executive Secretary with close to a decade of dedicated service at Deloitte South Africa. I began my Deloitte journey as a Junior Secretary in the Tax Division. I was then internally head-hunted to join the TMC department as an Executive PA where I served for 4 years before being head-hunted once again for the PA to the MD and COO of Tax and Legal role. In 2022, I took up the Executive Secretary position when the MD I served was appointed as Chairman of Deloitte. Before joining Deloitte, I supported CEOs, MDs, and Executive Directors in both the Medical and Project fields, cultivating a deep understanding of diverse organisational needs as a result. This trajectory of my career has well equipped me with a deep understanding of Deloitte, organisational dynamics, intricate stakeholder relationships, and administrative and financial acumen. In my current role, I coordinate the multifaceted demands of the Chairperson's office. My portfolio includes comprehensive diary management, preparation of board packs, coordination of international travel, and supporting the Chair with her global engagements. At the core of my professional ethos lies the unwavering principles of communication, collaboration, and confidentiality. I take immense pride in my ability to navigate diverse stakeholder landscapes, foster meaningful connections, and uphold the utmost discretion in handling sensitive information. My role transcends administrative support, embodying a steadfast commitment to optimising the Chair’s time and facilitating organisational collaboration. Over the years I have earned a reputation as a trusted liaison and am often sought out by colleagues for my ability to connect individuals across the organisation. The highlights of my career stand as a testament to my proactive approach and tenacity in achieving organisational objectives. This includes assisting my counterparts in the UK with board effectiveness reviews in Africa and orchestrating climate change survey interviews with Chairs across Africa - leveraging my extensive network, I secured over 50 interviews for the survey. My unique blend of Deloitte and executive assistant experience, administrative expertise, and unwavering commitment, combined with my collaborative approach and ability to connect people across Deloitte globally make me ideally placed for the Executive Assistant in the Africa Executive Office position.