Elite EA to CEO | Hybrid, Global Travel, Board Support

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO, balancing office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will manage complex calendars, travel, and confidential documents, acting as the CEO's gatekeeper with proactive problem-solving and discretion.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience supporting C-level executives, excellent English communication, and strong organizational skills, preferably within the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of EA experience supporting C-level executives, preferably a CEO.
• Experience in financial services or investment sector preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must reside in or near Sandton, Gauteng, with legal right to work in SA.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEO's demanding schedule with complex calendar coordination.
• Screen and prioritize correspondence with professionalism.
• Arrange domestic and international travel with itineraries.
• Prepare confidential documents and board materials.
• Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Coordinate board meetings and executive retreats.
• Manage CEO's expenses and reports.
• Conduct research for CEO's projects.
• Anticipate needs and address issues proactively.

Skills

Executive support to CEO

Financial services experience

Organisation & multitasking

MS Office Proficiency

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO, balancing office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will manage complex calendars, travel, and confidential documents, acting as the CEO's gatekeeper with proactive problem-solving and discretion.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience supporting C-level executives, excellent English communication, and strong organizational skills, preferably within the financial services sector.