Executive Assistant

Tuhf Capital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuhf Capital in Johannesburg is seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to provide strategic and administrative support to the CEO, Chief of Staff, and EXCO. This role goes beyond traditional administration, acting as a trusted partner to enable senior leadership to focus on key business priorities by coordinating executive operations, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

You will manage calendars, prepare briefs, coordinate travel and events, support board processes, track actions and

Qualifications

• Degree (NQF 7) in Business Administration, Commerce, or related field.
• 3-5 years' experience supporting senior executives.
• Experience in travel, event, and stakeholder coordination.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; strong report-writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, meetings, and correspondence.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing packs, and key business documents.
• Coordinate travel, workshops, and company events; manage logistics for offsites.
• Provide administrative support for Board and Committee processes; coordinate agendas and action tracking.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including investors and service providers.
• Support strategic planning sessions and track EXCO OKRs and project deliverables.
• Assist with day-to-day office and facilities coordination.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Report writing

Presentation skills

Communication

Discretion

Independent working

Education

Degree (NQF 7) in Business Administration or Commerce

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and discreet Executive Assistant to provide strategic and administrative support to the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Executive Committee (EXCO). This role goes beyond traditional administration, acting as a trusted partner who enables senior leadership to focus on key business priorities by managing executive operations, governance coordination, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive & Administrative Support

• Manage complex executive calendars, meetings, and correspondence.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing packs, and key business documents.
• Track executive action items, deadlines, and follow-ups.

Meeting, Travel & Event Coordination

• Coordinate executive meetings, workshops, and company events.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, itineraries, and expense processing.
• Manage logistics and supplier coordination for events and offsites.

Governance Support

• Provide administrative support for Board and Committee processes.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, packs, agendas, and action tracking.
• Liaise with the external Company Secretary and key stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate communications with investors, funders, board members, and service providers.
• Maintain executive relationship and engagement schedules.

Strategic & Project Support

• Support strategic planning sessions and executive initiatives.
• Track organisational OKRs, EXCO actions, and key project deliverables.
• Prepare research and briefing materials for executive decision-making.

Office Coordination

• Assist with day-to-day office and facilities coordination.
• Liaise with service providers and internal support teams as required.

Requirements

• Degree (NQF 7) in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience supporting senior executives.
• Proven experience in travel, event, and stakeholder coordination.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong report-writing and presentation abilities.
• Exposure to financial services, property finance, or impact investing is advantageous.

What we're looking for

• Exceptional organisational and planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.