Executive Assistant

Talent Sam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A performance marketing agency in Cape Town is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO with administrative tasks, client communication, and project management. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, exceptional communication ability, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. The role offers an opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader and engage with exciting brands in the hospitality and leisure sector.

Benefits

Ongoing training and growth

Supportive team environment

Collaboration with exciting brands

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role is a plus.
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar support role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO.
• Manage calendars, appointments, and meetings.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
• Prepare meeting materials and reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Skills

Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Flexible and adaptable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

About our Clients Company

Our client is a performance marketing agency specialising in the hospitality and leisure industry. They don’t just run ads — they break records. They identify bottlenecks others miss, solve problems from every angle, and create new ways of working that set the standard for the industry.

They’re hungry, ambitious, and passionate about delivering results for their clients. If “good enough” makes you uncomfortable, if you thrive on exceeding goals, and if you see every challenge as an opportunity to innovate — you’ll fit right in. Their work brings experiences to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO.
• Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients — ensuring all communications are handled professionally and promptly.
• Draft, proofread, and manage correspondence with exceptional written and verbal accuracy.
• Prepare meeting materials, reports, and follow-ups.
• Maintain organized systems for documentation and project tracking.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist in creating and managing invoices & contracts (experience a plus).
• Support the CEO in coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and anticipate the CEO’s needs.
• Conducting ad-hoc marketing tasks such as sales outreach, data entry, social media messaging.

Key Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role a plus.
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar administrative support role.
• Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision.
• Confident and professional in client interactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar).
• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn new tools and systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Experience with invoice creation and basic financial admin is an advantage.

Why Join Their Team

• Opportunity to work closely with a visionary CEO.
• Collaborate with some of the most exciting hospitality and leisure brands in the world.
• Be part of a high-performance, supportive team that values results, collaboration, and innovation.
• Access to ongoing training and growth, with the freedom to bring your ideas to life.
• Make a meaningful impact on the company’s success and client relationships.