Executive Assistant (PA)

Accenture; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational consulting firm in South Africa is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to executives. Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, facilitating meetings, and ensuring smooth operations through proactive problem-solving and relationship building. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling information.
• Proven experience as a team player, supporting colleagues.
• Eagerness to learn and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Managing Director’s calendar efficiently.
• Anticipate and solve needs proactively.
• Coordinate daily activities and maintain confidentiality.
• Facilitate meetings and ensure necessary resources are available.
• Provide support to the local Workplace team as needed.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Excellent administrative and organizational skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Ability to build trust-based relationships

Strong email and scheduling skills

Tech-savvy and resourceful

Tools

Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word)

Job description

Role Overview

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative support to executives with complex and wide-ranging responsibilities, ensuring they can operate efficiently and effectively. You will expertly manage calendars, schedule and coordinate meetings across multiple time zones, and handle travel arrangements and logistics with meticulous attention to detail. Partnering closely with Workplace teams both onsite and virtually, you will build strong, collaborative relationships and deliver seamless support through exceptional organization, sound judgment, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficient calendar management of your Managing Director’s schedules, including meetings, travel arrangements, and location changes, to ensure optimal productivity.
• Stay ahead of your Managing Director’s needs by anticipating their requirements and providing proactive solutions.
• Seamlessly coordinate your Managing Director’s daily activities, including logistics and scheduling.
• Ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and efficiently.
• Maintain confidentiality by protecting sensitive information that you would have access to.
• Arrange and facilitate virtual and/or in-person meetings, ensuring all necessary technology and materials are readily available.
• Collaborate with external parties on behalf of your Managing Director(s) and provide support to our local Workplace team.
• On‑Site Presence: Be readily available to support Managing Directors, their clients, and local events as needed.

Key Skills & Behaviors

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in local languages
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to build and strengthen trust‑based relationships with your Managing Director(s), other Executive Assistants, and Workplace team members across the globe in a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Proven experience of being a strong team player, supporting your colleagues when needed.
• Strong email and scheduling skills, with a solid knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications (proficient in Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.)
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, share knowledge and experiences across regions and teams.

• Proactive & Reliable: Anticipates needs, solves problems independently, and ensures seamless daily support.
• Discreet & Trustworthy: Handles sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
• Tech‑Savvy & Resourceful: Confident with tools and adaptable to modern technologies.