Personal Assistant to CEO - Multi-entity group (Hospitality, Property & Operations)

Start Date; ASAP

Overview

My client a Multi-entity group (Hospitality, Property & Operations) is urgently recruiting for highly capable, energetic and proactive Personal Assistant to support the CEO across five dynamic and fast-growing companies within the hospitality, property and operations sector.

This is not a “standard admin role.” This position requires someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments and can think independently, anticipate needs, and keep multiple operations running smoothly.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate is:

• Energetic and highly driven
• Intelligent with strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptionally organised and detail-oriented
• Resourceful and able to find solutions independently
• Proactive — anticipates needs before being asked
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Adaptable and flexible with changing priorities
• Professionally confident and able to manage a highly active executive with multiple ongoing priorities

• This role requires someone who can provide structure, organisation and calm efficiency within a dynamic and constantly moving executive environment.

• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (essential)
• Own laptop (essential)
• Willingness to travel between: Gezina (Main Base), Sundown Country Estate – Rustenburg, La Montagne – Hartbeespoort
• Strong administrative and coordination experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office / Google Workspace proficiency

Ability to multitask across multiple businesses simultaneously

• Full executive diary and schedule management
• Travel coordination and logistical planning
• Meeting coordination, minutes and follow-ups
• Tracking projects across multiple companies
• Assisting with operational oversight and reporting
• Acting as liaison between CEO and management teams
• Managing confidential information
• Ensuring accountability on delegated tasks
• Creating structure, reminders and systems

Personality Fit: We are looking for someone mature, grounded and confident, who can:

• Manage competing priorities
• Remain calm under pressure
• Bring structure to complexity
• Think ahead
• Take initiative without waiting for instructions
• If you are someone who enjoys being the “right hand” to a visionary leader and can keep multiple moving parts aligned — this role is for you.

• Main base: Gezina, Pretoria Regular travel to Rustenburg and Hartbeespoort required. Petrol will be compensated for.

To Apply

Please send your CV, a short motivation explaining why you are suited to a high-performance executive support role, and your salary expectation