CEO Communications & Executive Support Lead

Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Kraaifontein

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is looking for an Executive Support and Communications Specialist to enable the CEO’s effectiveness through proactive executive support, structured gatekeeping, and high-quality communication. The role shapes a credible leadership narrative internally and externally, translating CEO intent and change priorities into aligned messaging.

You will manage CEO readiness, content creation, and stakeholder communications while coordinating internal and external partners to

Qualifications

3–7 years’ experience supporting senior leaders in executive support or communications.
Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
Strong executive-level writing and messaging capability.
Proven ability to create compelling content across digital, live, and leadership platforms.
Experience coordinating media, PR, and external communication partners.
Solid research and insight development skills to support speeches and engagements.
Comfortable coordinating stakeholders and agencies to deliver high-quality output.
Exposure to content creation and social media.

Responsibilities

Enable the CEO’s effectiveness through proactive time, access, information flow, and readiness.
Act as a trusted gatekeeper with prioritized, confidential, and disciplined follow-through.
Shape and deliver a credible leadership narrative across internal and external platforms.
Drive organizational alignment via effective internal communications and leadership messaging.
Strengthen brand trust and CEO visibility through engagements, media, and stakeholder communications.
Ensure CEO engagements are supported by well-researched, accurate content.