Executive & Projects Assistant

A stronger title would be Executive & Projects Assistant to the Principal. It communicates seniority without tying the position to one company or a conventional CEO structure.

Executive & Projects Assistant to the Principal

We are seeking an exceptional, commercially aware and highly proactive Executive & Projects Assistant to support a principal across a diverse portfolio of businesses, investments, projects and personal responsibilities.

This is a trusted, high-responsibility role for someone who can move confidently between executive administration, business operations, communications, research, travel coordination and project delivery. The successful candidate must be capable of understanding the wider objective, anticipating requirements and bringing well-considered solutions rather than simply waiting for instructions.

The role will involve working across a holding company and several ventures operating in the United Kingdom, U.A.E, South Africa and other international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, meetings, appointments and competing priorities.
• Oversee emails, telephone calls and executive correspondence.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation and detailed itineraries.
• Coordinate activities across multiple businesses, projects and stakeholders.
• Prepare presentations, reports, proposals, briefing documents and professional correspondence.
• Conduct research and present concise, commercially relevant findings.
• Assist with business registrations, applications, compliance administration and record-keeping.
• Make international calls and liaise confidently with clients, suppliers, advisers and senior stakeholders.
• Follow up persistently on commitments, negotiations and outstanding matters.
• Develop systems, trackers and processes that improve efficiency and accountability.
• Support marketing campaigns, advertisements, written content and selected design requirements.
• Provide clear progress updates and ensure agreed actions are completed.
• Identify potential problems early and propose practical solutions.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly articulate, with an excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Commercially astute and able to understand complex business priorities.
• Confident, resourceful and comfortable engaging with senior professionals.
• A capable negotiator who is persistent, diplomatic and solutions-focused.
• Proactive, strategic and able to see the bigger picture.
• Exceptionally organised, dependable and attentive to detail.
• Able to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information.
• Calm under pressure and able to deliver accurate work within demanding timescales.
• Skilled at building relationships across different cultures and professional environments.
• Technologically capable and quick to learn new systems.
• Comfortable managing varied responsibilities across several organisations and projects.

A relevant degree in business, marketing, journalism, law, accounting, economics or a related discipline would be advantageous but is not essential. Strong professional experience, sound judgement and demonstrated capability will be equally valued.

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates. Selection will be based on competence, experience, judgement and suitability for the responsibilities of the role.

Role Details

• Location: Remote
• Employment type: Full-time
• Salary: R10,000–R20,000 per month
• Benefits: The package does not include additional benefits
• Language requirement: Exceptional spoken and written English

Applicants should submit a CV and a brief covering statement outlining their relevant experience, international exposure and an example of how they proactively resolved a complex business or administrative challenge.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: R10 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote