Executive Assistant

Stonebridge HR Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge HR Solutions seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the COO and senior stakeholders in a multinational financial services setting in Gauteng. The role requires meticulous calendar management, discretion, and professional communication.

Ideal candidates have 8–15 years in EA/PA roles, qualifications in business administration, and a proven ability to coordinate local and international travel, prepare board packs, presentations and reports.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent required; degree/diploma preferred.
• MBA or honours qualifications highly advantageous.
• 8–15 years in Executive Assistant/PA roles.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives; multinational/financial services exposure a plus.
• Advanced MS Office suite proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Executive diary and calendar management.
• Preparation of board packs, presentations and reports.
• Local and international travel coordination.
• Executive meeting and event coordination.
• High-level support to the COO and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Highly organised

Detail-oriented

Discreet

Professional demeanor

Polished communication

Proactive

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Matric

Degree/Diploma or Business Admin qualification

MBA or Postgraduate/Honours

Tools

Advanced MS Office Suite

Job description

Requirements:

• Matric
• Degree, Diploma or Business Administration qualification advantageous
• MBA, Postgraduate or Honours qualification highly advantageous
• Minimum 8–15 years Executive Assistant / Executive PA experience
• Significant experience supporting C-suite executives -Essential
• Experience within a multinational, financial services or Capital Markets
• Financial Services and Capital Markets are highly advantageous
• Advanced MS. Office Suite

Essential Skills:

• Highly organised
• Exceptionally detail-oriented
• Discreet
• Professional
• Polished
• Proactive
• Resilient and resourceful
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities with urgency and minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Executive diary and calendar management.
• Preparation of board packs, presentations and reports.
• Local and international travel coordination.
• Executive meeting and event coordination.
• High-level support to the COO and senior stakeholders.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.