Executive Personal Assistant
STAFF-FOCUS (Pty) LTD · JHB - Eastern Suburbs
Posted 18 August 2026
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Our client is looking for a highly organised, energetic and professional Executive Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to their Managing Directors. This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who genuinely enjoys working at an executive level, is confident managing multiple priorities, and takes pride in being one step ahead. Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive executive and administrative support to the Managing Directors.
- Manage and coordinate diaries, meetings, appointments and schedules.
- Assist with travel arrangements, bookings and itineraries when required.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, documents and other executive information.
- Manage and maintain accurate records, databases and administrative systems.
- Work with various online portals and platforms, including capturing, updating and retrieving information.
- Conduct research and gather information as required by the Managing Directors.
- Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets, reports and data.
- Assist with monitoring deadlines, follow-ups and outstanding tasks.
- Coordinate communication between the Managing Directors and internal/external stakeholders.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Assist with ad hoc projects, tasks and research as required.
- Proactively identify what needs to be done and take initiative without always being asked.
- Provide general administrative and organisational support to ensure the Managing Directors can operate efficiently.
- Be flexible and willing to work overtime when required, particularly when business demands or deadlines require it.
Minimum Requirements
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant.
- A passion for executive PA/administrative work.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Excellent computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn and navigate new systems and online portals.
- Strong research skills and an ability to find, understand and summarise information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional and presentable appearance.
- High energy and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Confident personality with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure.
- High level of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
- Flexibility regarding working hours when required.
Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for the role.
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