C-Suite Executive Assistant: Strategic Partner to CEO/COO

DO MORE Placements; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

DO MORE Placements in Claremont, South Africa, is seeking an Executive Assistant (C-Suite) to support a CEO and COO in a fast-moving financial services environment.

You’ll manage complex diaries, handle confidential information with discretion, and coordinate high-level communications, ensuring the leadership team stays aligned and effective.

This role rewards anticipation, precision, and a calm, professional presence in a culture that values results over politics and noise.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant Diploma / Degree (advantageous)
• 10+ years experience supporting senior executives
• Experience in financial services, legal, property, or professional services

Responsibilities

• Managing complex executive diaries, priorities, and logistics with precision
• Acting as a gatekeeper and translator between leadership and the wider business
• Handling sensitive, confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Preparing, proofreading, and organising high-level correspondence, documents, and presentations
• Following upon actions, deadlines, and commitments without being asked
• Creating order in fast-changing situations and ambiguous moments
• Supporting ad hoc projects that require sharp thinking, structure, and follow-through
• Keeping executives focused by removing friction from their day
• Anticipate and be proactive

Skills

Diary management

Gatekeeper liaison

Confidential data handling

Senior executive support

Financial services experience

Education

Matric

Diploma / Degree

Job description

DO MORE Placements in Claremont, South Africa, is seeking an Executive Assistant (C-Suite) to support a CEO and COO in a fast-moving financial services environment.

You’ll manage complex diaries, handle confidential information with discretion, and coordinate high-level communications, ensuring the leadership team stays aligned and effective.

This role rewards anticipation, precision, and a calm, professional presence in a culture that values results over politics and noise.