Administrative Assistant - Executive Support

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role in Bloemfontein

Health and retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Administrative Assistant to provide executive support in Bloemfontein. This role manages complex calendars, travel arrangements, and confidential correspondence for senior leaders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organization, discretion, and professional communication, acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders while upholding confidentiality. On-site role with growth opportunities in a dynamic corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Administrative Assistant with executive support focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document formatting.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex calendars for senior executives.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, flights and itineraries.
• Prepare and format correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Liaise between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage expense reports and reimbursements.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Discretion

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Experience in admin roles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly capable and discreet Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated executive support in Bloemfontein . This role is critical in managing the complex schedules and administrative needs of senior leadership, ensuring their productivity and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. You will be an extension of the executives you support, requiring a high degree of professionalism, initiative, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the organization and contribute to key decision-making processes from their central hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex calendars for senior executives, coordinating meetings and appointments.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage expense reports and reimbursements.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as an Administrative Assistant, with a focus on executive support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• On-site role within a professional corporate setting in Bloemfontein .
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and exposure to senior leadership.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment.