Executive Assistant

EnableSA; Bhisho; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA, based in Bhisho, South Africa, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and political support in a fast-paced environment. You will engage with stakeholders, support policy submissions, draft speeches, and manage briefings and communications.

The role requires strong political awareness, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in political science, public administration, law, communications or governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional business writing.
• Advanced computer literacy and ability to prepare reports, presentations and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative, secretarial, and office support to political representatives.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and stakeholder engagements.
• Conduct research on legislative, policy, governance, and political matters to support informed decision-making.
• Draft correspondence, reports, briefing documents, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with the preparation of speeches, articles, policy submissions, and public communication materials.
• Liaise with the public, community stakeholders, government officials, and organisations in a professional manner.
• Monitor current affairs, legislative developments, and political trends, providing insights and analysis.
• Support constituency matters and ensure effective follow-up on public enquiries.
• Assist with parliamentary, legislature, committee, and governance-related administrative processes.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation with confidentiality.

Skills

Political awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Research and analysis

Administrative support

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Communications, Governance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bisho, South Africa

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and professional ExecutiveAssistant to provide comprehensive administrative, research, logistical, and stakeholder support within a fast-paced political environment. This exciting opportunity is ideally suited to an individual with strong political awareness, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while engaging confidently with stakeholders from all walks of life. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting political representatives through effective administration, research, policy support, and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative, secretarial, and office support to political representatives.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and stakeholder engagements.
• Conduct research on legislative, policy, governance, and political matters to support informed decision-making.
• Draft correspondence, reports, briefing documents, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with the preparation of speeches, articles, policy submissions, and public communication materials.
• Liaise with members of the public, community stakeholders, government officials, and various organizations in a professional and courteous manner.
• Monitor current affairs, legislative developments, and political trends, providing relevant insights and analysis.
• Support the management of constituency matters and ensure effective follow-up on public enquiries.
• Assist with parliamentary, legislature, committee, and governance-related administrative processes.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism always.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Communications, Governance, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a political, governmental, legislative, public affairs, policy, research, or administrative support role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of professional business writing.
• Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and formal correspondence.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and understand legislation, parliamentary processes, governance frameworks, committee structures, and legislative procedures.
• Sound understanding of South Africa's political environment, current affairs, and legislative landscape.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to evaluate political and policy developments.
• Ability to assist with the drafting of speeches, policy documents, articles, media statements, and stakeholder communications.
• Proficiency in more than one language will be advantageous.
• Ability to work flexible and irregular hours when required, often under pressure and within demanding deadlines.
• Understanding of party-political structures, policies, and governance processes will be advantageous.