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About the role

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team Workday South Africa operates as a small, high-impact in-country team within the broader EMEA region, providing local market presence, customer engagement, and operational support to the wider Workday business. The team plays an important role in enabling Workday’s growth in the South African market by supporting customers, strengthening local relationships, and ensuring the business operates effectively within the country’s regulatory and commercial environment. As a lean local team, Workday South Africa offers broad exposure and meaningful opportunity for impact. Team members work closely across leadership, sales, operations, community initiatives, and compliance-related priorities, with several functions naturally consolidated in-country due to the scale of the local office. The team is also deeply connected to Workday’s culture and community impact through initiatives such as the Workmate Community programme, CSI activities, Mandela Day engagement, Heritage Day, Workforce Week job-seeker coaching, and the Johannesburg community newsletter. This is a collaborative, purpose-driven team where individuals can contribute visibly to both business outcomes and local community impact. The team’s work supports Workday’s customer presence in South Africa, strengthens employee engagement, and helps advance important local priorities including B-BBEE, socio-economic development, and responsible growth. About the Role Key Requirements for the Role • Support the Country Managing Director and broader Workday South Africa operating team. The role is positioned to support the Country MD and the wider Workday SA team, with responsibilities that go beyond standard executive support. • Provide strategic meeting, communication, and decision support. This includes managing the Country MD’s complex calendar, prioritising meetings based on business priorities, preparing agendas and materials, capturing decisions and actions, and ensuring follow-up. • Act as a liaison between the Country MD and key stakeholders. The role manages information flow between the Country MD and internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and regional leadership. • Manage operational and logistical execution. This includes domestic and international travel coordination, ground transportation, accommodation, itinerary creation, disruption planning, and backup arrangements. • Oversee expenses and support financial tracking. The role prepares, submits, and tracks expense reports for the Country MD, ensures compliance with company policy, and assists with tracking country-level operationa

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