Executive Assistant to Managing Director
Executive Assistant to Managing Director
Location: Western Cape, South AfricaIndustry: 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.