Executive Assistant / Chief Of Staff To Ceo

Rentoza; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

Rentoza is seeking an Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to the CEO to support strategic initiatives and manage executive communications in a high-growth startup environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, experience in project management, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model and includes benefits such as free lunches, medical aid, and employee wellness programs.

Benefits

Free Friday lunches

Monthly team socials

Medical Aid (% cover for permanent staff)

Paid annual leave

Employee wellness programs

Community initiatives

Access to top-tier technology

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Experience with executive or board-level communication is advantageous.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO with daily planning and decision support.
• Drive execution of company initiatives and manage project plans.
• Draft internal communications and ensure clarity around company strategy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Trello

Asana

Atlassian tools

Job description

Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to CEO

Join Rentoza, a South African startup revolutionizing e-commerce with a subscription model for digital goods and appliances, as an Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to the CEO.

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid model (post-probation)

About Rentoza

We make access, affordability, and flexibility a reality for our customers and are growing rapidly. Join us as we scale into a national brand with purpose at the core.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Junior Chief of Staff to work directly with our CEO and executive team. This high-impact, high-visibility role is ideal for someone from a startup or scale-up environment with strong business knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage board-level conversations and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Support & Strategic Prioritization
2. Assist the CEO / COO with daily planning, decision support, and managing priorities.
3. Prepare briefings, memos, and reports for leadership decisions.
4. Attend high-priority meetings, capture key actions, and ensure follow-through.
5. Organize leadership meetings and offsites, including travel arrangements.

1. Cross-functional Project Management
2. Drive execution of company initiatives like product launches and strategic partnerships.
3. Create and manage project plans, timelines, and dependencies.
4. Collaborate across departments to maintain momentum and accountability.

1. Communication & Stakeholder Alignment
2. Draft internal communications, board materials, and investor presentations.
3. Act as a communication bridge between executives and department heads.
4. Ensure clarity around company strategy and priorities.

1. Operational Efficiency
2. Identify bottlenecks and design scalable solutions.
3. Develop dashboards and monitor key metrics.
4. Track KPIs and business metrics to measure performance.

1. Special Projects & Research
2. Own and execute special projects with limited guidance.
3. Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer insights.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3–5 years in a startup or high-growth environment
• Experience with executive or board-level communication (advantageous)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High emotional intelligence and ability to work with senior stakeholders
• Self-starter with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, Trello / Asana, Atlassian tools

What You Bring

• Collaborative and humble attitude
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Confidence in strategic conversations
• Curiosity, grit, and a desire to build something meaningful

Benefits

• Free Friday lunches
• Monthly team socials
• Medical Aid (% cover for permanent staff)
• Paid annual leave
• Employee wellness programs
• Community initiatives
• Access to top-tier technology

If you thrive in high-growth environments and want to make an impact, Rentoza is your place. Please send your CV to the provided contact.