Executive Assistant to the CEO

The impact of the role relies on maintaining strict confidentiality, executing meticulous multi-tasking, and demonstrating a solutions-driven approach to complex schedules. Functioning as a central point of contact for internal staff and external stakeholders, the successful incumbent ensures optimal time management and structural efficiency across both corporate and lifestyle domains.

The opportunity offers a versatile workflow that ranges from daily calendar management to supporting large-scale corporate initiatives. This position is designed for a resilient, emotionally intelligent administrative professional who possesses the resourcefulness to operate independently and navigate cross-border corporate requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar and Inbox Management: Actively manage a complex business diary, schedule meetings systematically, and filter high-volume email correspondence.
  

• Business Travel Coordination: Organise end-to-end domestic and international travel logistics, including detailed itineraries, visa applications, and foreign exchange (forex) management.
  

• Corporate Gatekeeping: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal personnel and external stakeholders, handling sensitive business inquiries with absolute professionalism and discretion.
  

• Ad Hoc Project Support: Provide project management support to the broader organisational team in the planning and execution of reinsurance conferences, leadership development programmes, and strategy sessions.
  

• Personal and Lifestyle Management: Coordinate the executive's private diary, personal appointments, household requirements, and family support frameworks.
  

• Personal Travel and Finance: Manage personal travel arrangements, event logistics, private errands, and personal financial administration
  

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
  

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, with specific experience managing an executive's private and personal life.
  

• Valid South African Driver's Licence (Code B/08) and ownership of a reliable vehicle.
  

• Demonstrated ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding private affairs, finances, and family matters.
  

• High level of emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability when handling complex requirements.
  

Desirable Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification is highly advantageous.
  

• Prior experience assisting with large-scale corporate initiatives, specifically planning reinsurance conferences, leadership development programmes, and strategy sessions.
  

• Documented experience seamlessly balancing high-volume business diaries alongside personal estate, family, and personal finance management.
  

• Prior experience coordinating complex international travel pipelines across multiple global regions (e.g., UK, Australia, Europe).
  

Required Software Skills

• Google Platforms
  

• Microsoft Office 365
  

• Slack
  

Benefits

Benefits and Culture

• Grounded in a collaborative and professional culture that values accountability, responsiveness, authenticity, and entrepreneurial problem-solving.
  

Work Arrangement

• Full-time in-office 
  

Employment Type

• Permanent