Personal Assistant
RecruitX · Sandton, Gauteng
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The Comany is seeking a highly competent, technologically savvy and proactive Executive Assistant to provide strategic and operational support to the CEO
This is not a traditional 8-to-5 administrative role. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, responsive, solutions-driven and comfortable operating in a demanding executive environment , including providing support outside normal working hours when required.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will
- Manage the CEO's complex diary, meetings, appointments and priorities.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take high-quality minutes and track actions to completion.
- Manage correspondence and draft professional emails, reports, presentations, briefing notes and other executive communications.
- Screen and prioritise information, requests and communication directed to the CEO.
- Coordinate travel, events and executive engagements.
- Conduct research and prepare concise executive summaries and briefing documents.
- Follow up with internal and external stakeholders on commitments and deliverables.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive organisational and executive information.
- Use technology, digital platforms and AI-enabled productivity tools to improve efficiency and streamline executive support.
- Anticipate the CEO's requirements and proactively address issues before they become problems.
- Provide support outside normal working hours when business requirements demand it.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Proven experience supporting a CEO, Managing Director, Executive or senior leadership team.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent business writing, grammar and attention to detail.
- Advanced digital and technological capability.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office/365, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Confidence using modern collaboration, productivity and AI tools.
- Exceptional diary, time and priority management skills.
- The ability to work independently and make sound judgements.
- A strong sense of urgency and ability to deliver under pressure.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- High levels of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Flexibility and willingness to work beyond normal office hours when necessary