Executive Assistant to Managing Director

apartmentKaren Tupper Recruitment placeCape Town calendar_month 

Executive Assistant to Managing Director

Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Industry: Hospitality / Agritourism / Executive Office
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Market-related, based on experience

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director of a leading, dynamic enterprise in the hospitality and agritourism sector.

This role is critical to ensuring seamless administrative and operational flow across a multifaceted business. The successful candidate will act as the MD’s right hand, providing confidential, strategic, and efficient support while managing cross-functional coordination, stakeholder communication, and administrative excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Managing Director.
  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel and logistics.
  • Facilitate communication between the MD and internal departments.
  • Prepare briefing documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
  • Assist with project tracking and follow-ups on deadlines and deliverables.
  • Liaise with stakeholders and external partners with discretion and professionalism.
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
  • Anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and act proactively to resolve challenges.

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Chief of Staff role, supporting senior leadership.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
  • Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration tools.
  • A resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

To Apply

Please submit a copy of your updated CV and a recent profile photo. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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