Elite Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership

Placements24

Soweto

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health benefits
Growth opportunities
Soweto-based role
Challenging environment in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an exceptionally organized Administrative Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, prepare reports and presentations, and act as a key liaison across internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate has extensive EA experience, discretion, and excellent written and verbal communication. A bachelor's degree or relevant certification is desirable, with opportunities for growth in Gauteng.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Executive Assistant in a corporate environment.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and modern office technologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with outstanding interpersonal abilities and professionalism.
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree or relevant certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, including managing complex calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel.
  • Prepare, proofread, and distribute executive correspondence, reports, and presentations with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Handle all incoming and outgoing communications with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
  • Organize and coordinate executive-level meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items.
  • Act as a key liaison between executives and internal staff, clients, and external partners, ensuring clear and effective communication.
  • Maintain efficient and organized filing systems for all executive documentation, ensuring easy retrieval and secure storage.

Skills

Organizational skills
Time management
MS Office
Communication skills
Discretion
Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree or relevant certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office
Calendar tools

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an exceptionally organized Administrative Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, prepare reports and presentations, and act as a key liaison across internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate has extensive EA experience, discretion, and excellent written and verbal communication. A bachelor's degree or relevant certification is desirable, with opportunities for growth in Gauteng.

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