Executive Assistant

apartmentAustell placeJohannesburg calendar_month 

Role Overview

A dynamic and fast-paced executive environment is seeking a highly professional and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide direct support to senior management.

This role requires an individual with exceptional organisational skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate confidently within a high-performance executive environment. The successful candidate must be capable of managing confidential information, coordinating executive priorities, and producing accurate meeting minutes in real time.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-level executive support to senior management
  • Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and executive schedules
  • Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and executive correspondence
  • Attend executive and board-level meetings and accurately capture and distribute minutes immediately after meetings
  • Track action items and ensure follow-up on key deliverables
  • Liaise professionally with senior stakeholders, executives, and external partners
  • Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Coordinate local and international travel logistics
  • Maintain organised digital and physical documentation systems
Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience supporting a Director, CEO, or other C-suite executive
  • Proven experience working in a high-pressure executive environment
  • Exceptional minute-taking ability with strong attention to detail
  • Typing speed of minimum 60 words per minute (WPM) with 90% accuracy
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines
  • High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence
  • Relevant qualification in Business Administration, Management, or related field advantageous
Key Competencies
  • Executive professionalism
  • Strong organisational ability
  • Excellent time management
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Proactive and solution-driven mindset
Additional Information
  • Office-based role
  • May be required to work outside of normal office hours when required
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