Description:
Role Overview
The Executive Assistant provides high-level, confidential administrative and operational support to the Executive CEO. This is a senior, trusted support role requiring exceptional organisation, discretion, and reliability within a high-integrity business environment.
The Executive Assistant ensures the CEO’s time, priorities, and information flow are managed seamlessly, enabling effective decision-making and execution at executive level.
This is not a junior assistant role. It requires maturity, sound judgment, professionalism, and absolute attention to detail.
Key Purpose of the Role
Provide comprehensive executive-level administrative support to the CEO Manage schedules, meetings, documentation, and executive communication Act as a central coordination point between the CEO, internal teams, and key stakeholders Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism in all executive mattersKey Responsibilities
Manage the CEO’s diary, scheduling, and meeting coordination Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and executive correspondence Coordinate board meetings and executive-level engagements (logistics and documentation) Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive and strategic information Act as first point of contact for the CEO’s office Manage follow-ups, action items, and priority tracking Support executive planning, workflow optimisation, and internal coordination Maintain professional standards in all executive-facing interactionsWorking Environment
Office-based role Standard business hours (minimum 8 hours per day), with flexibility when required for executive demands High-integrity environment with zero tolerance for corruption or unprofessional conductReporting Line
Reports directly to the Executive CEORequirements
Bachelor’s degree (BCom, BA, or BSc minimum) from a reputable university South African citizen Fluent in English (spoken and written) and Afrikaans (spoken) Strong computer literacy: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, database software Professional, disciplined, and reliable Driver’s license advantageous but not mandatory No travel requiredCompetencies & Personal Attributes
Highly organised and detail-driven Discreet, ethical, and trustworthy Calm, composed, and professional under pressure Assertive yet people-focused Reliable, responsible, and disciplined Presentable and articulate Non-smoker preferredPackage
Competitive salary package Medical Aid, Pension, and other benefits
29 Jan 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za