Executive Co-ordinator

Reference: REC000566-Dudu-1

Our client is looking for Executive Co -ordinator to  provides high-level executive, operational, and strategic coordination support, enabling the effective functioning of the CEO’s office and the broader executive leadership environment. Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Execution & CEO Support

• Partner with the Country CEO to translate country and Group strategy into clear priorities, executable plans, and measurable outcomes.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on complex, cross-functional, and sensitive matters.

• Prepare high-quality executive briefs, strategy papers, decision notes, and presentations for EXCO, Board, AMEA, and Group forums.

• Support the CEO in prioritisation, follow-through, and management of strategic risks and opportunities

EXCO & Leadership Alignment

• Coordinate EXCO planning, agendas, and annual calendars, ensuring focus on strategic and value-adding matters.

• Track EXCO decisions and actions, ensuring accountability, timely execution, and escalation where required.

• Drive alignment and collaboration across EXCO members, functions, and assets in line with the ONE ENGIE operating model.

• Support leadership alignment initiatives and organisation-wide priorities

Business Planning, Performance & Reporting

• Support the coordination of key country-level processes, including the Medium-Term Plan (MTP), budget cycles, business reviews, and quarterly performance reporting.

• Monitor execution of strategic initiatives, including transformation, restructuring, digitalisation, and operating model changes.

• Consolidate and synthesise information across functions to provide the CEO with clear, decision-ready insights.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Support strong governance practices across the Company's South Africa platform, including decision forums, escalation mechanisms, and delegation of authority.

• Act as a coordination point for high-risk, high-impact, or sensitive matters involving Legal, HR, Finance, Risk, Ethics, and Compliance.

• Ensure alignment with the Company's Group policies, AMEA requirements, and internal control frameworks.

• Support audit readiness and management of key governance-related actions.

Country Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a central coordination point between Corporate functions, Assets, GBUs, and Shared Services.

• Support and track strategic projects driven by the executive office

• Represent the CEO in selected internal forums, projects, or stakeholder engagements as delegated.

• Support effective engagement with AMEA, Group functions, and key external stakeholders as required.

Transformation & Change Enablement

• Support and drive change initiatives linked to organisational effectiveness, operating model evolution, and cultural transformation.

• Partner with HR, Communications, and Leadership to ensure clear, consistent messaging and change management.

• Promote disciplined execution, collaboration, and psychological safety at senior leadership level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, BCom or related field.

• Exposure to project management practices (formal certification advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in executive partner, or senior executive advisory roles.

• Proven experience operating at enterprise or EXCO level.

• Demonstrated experience in executive coordination, governance support, and project-based execution tracking.

• Strong exposure to governance, executive forums, and senior stakeholder engagement.

• Experience in multinational, matrixed, or regulated environments (energy/infrastructure preferred).

• Experience using digital tools, systems, and AI-enabled platforms to prepare presentations, reports, and executive documents.

Computer: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including:

• Outlook – complex calendar and inbox management

• Excel – trackers, dashboards, data organisation

• PowerPoint – executive presentations and packs

• Word – reports, briefs, and formal documentation

Proficiency in SharePoint and document management systems for

• Document control

• Collaboration and version management

Working knowledge of project management and tracking tools to support:

• Action tracking

• Workstream coordination