Executive Assistant & Strategic Support

MVIA; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in South Africa is seeking a high-calibre Executive Assistant & Strategic Support to work closely with the Managing Director. This role involves providing proactive executive support, managing the MD's schedule, and coordinating projects to facilitate effective leadership. The ideal candidate should be energetic, solutions-driven, and possess strong organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting C-level executives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to the Managing Director.
• Manage the MD’s priorities and schedule.
• Act as a coordination point between the MD and senior leaders.

Skills

High-level executive support

Project management

Strong judgement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

MVIA is seeking a high-calibre Executive Assistant & Strategic Support to support the Managing Director and help enable effective leadership across the Group. This is a trusted, high-impact role suited to someone who operates confidently at executive level, brings strong judgement, and enjoys turning complexity into clarity.

This role goes beyond traditional executive support. You will act as a strategic enabler to the MD — coordinating priorities, managing projects, supporting decision-making, and ensuring momentum across key initiatives. The ideal candidate is energetic, solutions-driven, highly organised, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, senior environment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Providing proactive, high-level executive support to the Managing Director
• Managing the MD’s priorities, schedule, and preparation to ensure effective use of time
• Acting as a coordination point between the MD and senior leaders across the business
• Supporting planning, tracking, and execution of key strategic and operational initiatives
• Managing and coordinating projects, follow-ups, and action items across multiple workstreams
• Preparing briefing notes, presentations, and summaries for meetings and decision-making
• Supporting communication flow and ensuring key messages, decisions, and actions are tracked
• Anticipating needs, identifying risks or bottlenecks, and proposing practical solutions
• Supporting governance, reporting, and documentation where required
• Handling sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and integrity