Executive Assistant

Riseup Management; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Riseup Management is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO with diary management, travel planning, and meeting coordination. You will manage confidential communications, prepare reports and presentations, and coordinate Board and stakeholder engagements to drive strategic initiatives.

The role requires 5–7 years of EA experience at the C-suite level in industries like private equity, mining, or infrastructure, plus exceptional communication skills and adaptability under

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred but not mandatory if offset by exceptional industry experience.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience as an EA supporting C-suite executives in relevant sectors.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, interfacing with blue-collar site managers and white-collar investors.
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset with ability to multitask under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the CEO, including diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and schedule optimisation.
• Manage the CEO's correspondence, communications, and confidential documentation with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing notes, agendas, minutes, and other executive documentation for meetings and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate executive meetings, Board meetings, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring logistics and follow-up actions are managed.
• Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Coordinate communication with operational management, corporate teams, investors, government officials, service providers, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor action items from executive meetings and ensure timely follow-up and completion.
• Assist with planning and execution of strategic projects and business improvements as directed by the CEO.

Skills

Executive support

C-suite support

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Travel arrangements

Stakeholder liaison

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:A bachelor\'s degree in business administration, Finance, Commerce, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory if offset by exceptional industry experience.


• Experience:Minimum of 5–7 years of experience as an EA supporting C-suite executives, ideally within private equity, investment, mining, or heavy infrastructure.


• Communication:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface professionally with blue-collar site managers and white-collar investors alike.


• Adaptability:A resilient, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to multitask under tight deadlines and manage shifting priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the chief executive officer, including diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and schedule optimisation.


• Manage the CEO\'s correspondence, communications, and confidential documentation with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.


• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing notes, agendas, minutes, and other executive documentation to support meetings and strategic initiatives.


• Coordinate executive meetings, Board meetings, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring all logistics, documentation, and follow-up actions are effectively managed.


• Act as a key liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professional relationships across all levels of the organisation.


• Coordinate communication and engagement with operational management, corporate teams, investors, government officials, service providers, and other key stakeholders.


• Monitor action items arising from executive meetings and ensure timely follow-up and completion of deliverables.


• Assist with the planning and execution of strategic projects, corporate initiatives, and business improvement activities as directed by the CEO.