Executive Personal Assistant - Humansdorp

Headhunters · Humansdorp

Posted 8 August 2026

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Reference: PE003691-CN-1

Our client in the FMCG industry is seeking to employ an Executive Personal Assistant to join their team based in Humansdorp.

Exciting Opportunity: Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your skills will make an immediate impact and your career can thrive. Duties & Responsibilities

Requirements

  • Matric (Grade 12) is essential.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Office Administration, Business Administration, Public Management, or a related field is strongly preferred.
  • 8–10 years' experience in a similar Executive Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role.
  • Proven experience supporting a CEO, Executive Committee (Exco), Board members, or other senior executives.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Strong report writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Strong organisational, planning, and time management abilities.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organisational levels.
  • Excellent attention to detail and administrative skills.
  • Experience coordinating executive travel, meetings, and calendars.
  • Experience preparing presentations, reports, and executive correspondence.
  • Financial administration experience, including purchase orders, invoicing, and payments, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the CEO, Exco members, and the Chairman as required.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between executives and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage executive calendars, appointments, meetings, and scheduling.
  • Coordinate Board, Committee, and Executive meetings.
  • Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and executive documentation.
  • Conduct research and compile information for reports and presentations.
  • Proofread and edit reports, presentations, emails, and other business documents.
  • Attend meetings, record accurate minutes, and distribute meeting outcomes.
  • Maintain an effective electronic and physical document management system.
  • Manage incoming communications and prioritise matters requiring executive attention.
  • Process electronic purchase orders and facilitate payment requests.
  • Compile travel-related finance documentation and invoice submissions.
  • Ensure office supplies are adequately maintained.
  • Coordinate visitor arrangements, including PPE requirements.
  • Source, compile, and proofread submissions for the company newsletter.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive executive and company information.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide ad hoc executive support as required.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful. Package & Remuneration

Monthly

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