Executive Assistant & Project Lead

Naspers Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer internet group in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support their CEO. This role involves managing complex schedules, international travel, and building strategic relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience in executive support within a corporate international setting. Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills are essential. The organization values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a C-suite executive in an international environment.
• Proven experience with international stakeholders, including EU government or public policy.
• Solid experience handling complex travel and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional executive assistance to the CEO.
• Manage complex international schedules and meetings.
• Plan and manage extensive travel arrangements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Google Workspace

Zoom

Slack

Job description

About Naspers

For more than a century, Naspers has been reinventing itself, evolving from a South African media pioneer founded in 1915 into a global consumer internet group and one of the world’s most influential technology investors.

Through Prosus, Naspers’ international consumer internet arm, the group improves everyday life for billions of people across the globe through cutting‑edge technology. As one of the world’s largest technology investors, Prosus builds, acquires and supports industry‑leading businesses that empower individuals, strengthen communities and drive long‑term growth. Naspers continues to play a defining role in South Africa’s technology ecosystem, growing iconic local businesses such as Takealot, Mr D Food, AutoTrader and Property24, alongside Media24, the country’s leading print and digital media company.

Naspers is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and A2X, with an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange. Prosus is primarily listed on Euronext Amsterdam with a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Learn more at www.naspers.com and www.prosus.com.

The Opportunity

The Executive Assistant will serve as a key support figure to the CEO of Naspers SA, taking on a blend of responsibilities, including executive assistant tasks and project management. This role has a local and international focus. The role will involve strategic relationship building with international stakeholders and helping to drive the CEO’s vision by managing projects and engagements in a highly dynamic, fast‑paced, global environment. This role requires an individual with exceptional organisational, communication and relationship management skills.

What You’ll Do

Executive Support

• Provide proactive, confidential, and professional executive assistance to the CEO.
• Manage complex international calendars, appointments, and meeting schedules across multiple time zones.
• Handle correspondence, emails, and calls efficiently - prioritising issues and ensuring timely follow‑up.
• Maintain meticulous records of projects, meetings and international engagement schedules.
• Liaise with senior executives, Board members, clients and partners on behalf of the CEO with professionalism and tact.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO, ensuring professionalism and diplomacy at all times.
• Improve workflows and guarantee smooth communication between the CEO’s office and other internal and external stakeholders.

Travel, Events & Logistics

• Plan and manage extensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including flight bookings, visas, accommodation, ground transport and detailed itineraries.
• Ensure smooth logistics and contingency planning for multi‑destination travel, conferences, and events.
• Prepare comprehensive travel packs, including schedules, contacts and meeting briefs.
• Coordinate expense reporting and travel reconciliations promptly and accurately.

Meeting and Event Management

• Organise and support Board meetings, leadership off‑sites and executive events.
• Take minutes, track actions, and ensure timely follow‑up on key deliverables.
• Support event planning and logistics for high‑profile internal and external engagements.

Briefings, Reports & Presentations

• Prepare and coordinate high‑quality, accurate briefing materials, reports and executive‑level presentations for internal and external meetings.
• Synthesise complex information into clear, action‑oriented summaries and talking points aligned to the CEO’s objectives.
• Ensure materials meet quality and confidentiality standards and are delivered on time.

Relationship Management

• Develop relationships with executive assistants and personal assistants of senior leaders, government officials, policymakers and other key partners to ensure smooth coordination and accessible connections.
• Contact base development - Create and maintain a robust international contact database for government relations, public policy stakeholders, and critical business networks.
• Act as an effective representative of the CEO, exuding tact, professionalism and the ability to work across cultural nuances.
• Maintain the highest level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Act as an ambassador for the CEO’s office, ensuring communications and interactions reflect the company’s values and professionalism.

Project and Operations Management

• Act as the Project Manager for initiatives within the CEO officeTrack and manage critical projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution, reporting, and status updates for the CEO.
• Anticipate and address potential issues or roadblocks in projects, providing solutions and recommendations.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication between departments, enabling efficient execution of key priorities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Business Administration or similar.
• Proven experience (minimum 10 years) as an Executive Assistant supporting a C‑suite executive in a corporate international environment.
• Demonstrated project/programme management experience is advantageous. Proven experience working with international stakeholders; experience working with the EU government or related public policy sectors is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex travel and logistics.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully building and managing relationships with external and governmental stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace and collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack, etc.). Confidently work across different cultures and time zones with tact and diplomacy.
• Solid experience handling confidential information and managing senior‑level communications.

Your strengths

• Strong organisation and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Calm and composed under pressure.
• Trustworthy and reliable, with impeccable integrity.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Flexible, resourceful, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Professional, polished and confident with a proven track record in senior stakeholder engagement. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple projects. Self‑motivated with a focus on continuous improvement.

Our Culture & Values

Our work is guided by a clear set of values: Innovation, Results, People, Impact and Entrepreneurship. These values shape how we think, how we build and how we lead. We believe progress happens when curious minds are empowered to take ownership, challenge assumptions and embrace change. We foster a collaborative, high‑performance environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and inclusion is not optional, it’s essential to our success.

Our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce

We think about diversity and inclusion broadly and respect the dignity and human rights of individuals and communities wherever we operate in the world. Naspers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To this end, all positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage candidates with disabilities to apply.