Description:
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site / Hybrid
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and strategic support to our senior executive. Based in Cape Town, this role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where no two days are the same. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, detail-oriented, and capable of handling a wide range of executive-level support tasks with discretion and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements (local and international)
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Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items from meetings
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Act as a gatekeeper and point of contact between executives, staff, clients, and external partners
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Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion
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Assist with preparation of presentations, reports, and correspondence
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Coordinate internal and external events and functions
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Maintain filing systems and oversee office-related administrative tasks
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Support project management and operational efficiency initiatives as required
Requirements:
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Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role (3+ years preferred)
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Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Tech-savvy with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace
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High level of professionalism, discretion, and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
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Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration or related field is advantageous
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain strategic exposure
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Supportive and inclusive team culture
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Modern office space in Cape Town with flexibility for hybrid working (depending on the role)
Requirements:
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Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements (local and international)
-
Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items from meetings
-
Act as a gatekeeper and point of contact between executives, staff, clients, and external partners
-
Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion
-
Assist with preparation of presentations, reports, and correspondence
-
Coordinate internal and external events and functions
-
Maintain filing systems and oversee office-related administrative tasks
-
Support project management and operational efficiency initiatives as required
-
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role (3+ years preferred)
-
Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-
Tech-savvy with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace
-
High level of professionalism, discretion, and interpersonal skills
-
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
-
Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration or related field is advantageous
-
Competitive salary and benefits package
-
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain strategic exposure
-
Supportive and inclusive team culture
-
Modern office space in Cape Town with flexibility for hybrid working (depending on the role)