Executive Assistant

Our client is a highly established and rapidly growing continental group with a 30-year legacy of success. They employ over 3,000 people across various operations spanning South Africa and the wider African continent. Known for their reputation of consistent delivery, fostering long-term relationships, and maintaining a hands-on, owner-led approach, they offer a dynamic environment where strategic input is valued.

This is a pivotal, senior-level partnership opportunity supporting a key business owner within a dynamic, expanding organization. You will step into a role that demands absolute trust and autonomy, acting as the primary gatekeeper and strategic right-hand to the executive. This position is far more than traditional support; you will be instrumental in ensuring executive effectiveness by expertly managing complex business priorities alongside sensitive personal matters in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. If you thrive when given significant responsibility, possess impeccable judgment, and want direct exposure to executive decision-making across a diverse group structure, this role offers unparalleled professional immersion and impact.

Responsibilities:

• Masterfully manage a complex, frequently shifting diary spanning multiple time zones and competing business priorities.
• Serve as the primary, professional liaison, expertly filtering and directing communication between the executive and crucial internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and refine high-quality executive materials, including detailed reports, comprehensive presentations, and essential meeting packs.
• Oversee all local and international travel arrangements, meticulously coordinating complex itineraries and logistics to ensure seamless execution.
• Handle all correspondence and communications with the highest degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proactively track critical actions, follow up rigorously, and ensure all commitments are delivered punctually.
• Manage highly sensitive personal and private matters with unwavering discretion and sound judgment.
• Anticipate the executive's future needs, identify potential roadblocks before they occur, and independently implement effective resolutions wherever possible.

Requirements:

Experience

Minimum 8–10+ years supporting a senior executive, Business Owner, or MD equivalent.

Environment

Proven success operating within a demanding, fast-paced setting requiring consistently high standards.

Core Skills

Exceptional organizational skills and proven mastery of time management under pressure.

Professionalism

Unwavering reliability, high level of discretion, and mature professional judgment.

Communication

Clear, confident, and professional written and verbal communication abilities.

Stakeholder Management

Ability to engage effectively and build rapport with a wide range of senior stakeholders.

Technical

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Autonomy

Demonstrated ability to work independently, take proactive initiative, and manage competing demands effectively.

Confidentiality

Absolute integrity regarding exposure to sensitive business and personal information.

If you have not heard from us in two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.