Executive Assistant

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic, fast-scaling company in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. You will manage the executive's calendar, act as a gatekeeper for communication, and prepare important documents and reports. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in an EA/PA role, strong organisational skills, and is proficient in MS Office and Google Suite. This fast-paced role offers the chance to be part of the core team driving growth in the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in an EA/PA role supporting senior executives.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and resilience.
• High-level proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and productivity tools.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise the executive's calendar and meetings.
• Act as a gatekeeper for communication.
• Prepare and review documents and reports.
• Track deadlines and ensure follow-through.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support with event planning, investor decks, and client proposals.
• Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they arise.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High-level proficiency in MS Office

Strong organisational abilities

Multitasking

Discretion

Education

Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or relevant field

3–5 years EA/PA experience

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Productivity tools

Job description

Location: Bedfordview, Johannesburg (Full-time, office-based)
Type: Permanent, Immediate Start

About the Role

We are hiring an Executive Assistant to directly support senior leadership in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment. This role is for someone who is equal parts organizer, protector of time, and executor of priorities. Youll be the anchor ensuring leadership focus, pace, and delivery while managing the day-to-day chaos of a high-growth company.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and prioritise the executive's calendar, meetings, and travel.

Act as a gatekeeper and handle communication on behalf of leadership.

Prepare and review documents, presentations, and reports.

Track deadlines and ensure follow-through across multiple projects.

Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Support with event planning, investor decks, and client proposals.

Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they arise.

Requirements

Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, or relevant field (advantageous).

3-5 years in an EA/PA role supporting senior executives.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High-level proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and productivity tools.

Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.

Discretion and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.

Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and resilience.

Who You Are

You're highly organised and can juggle multiple competing priorities with ease.

You thrive in a fast-paced, start-up style environment where yesterday is the deadline.

You're detail-oriented but also able to think big-picture and anticipate needs.

You want exposure to the inner workings of a global growth business and the chance to be part of the core team scaling it.