Executive Assistant to CEO — Events & Strategy

Professional Career Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a seasoned executive office leader. This role involves supporting the CEO with strategic execution, financial oversight, and talent management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business Administration, advanced skills in presentation development, and at least 7 years of experience in executive support. The firm offers a dynamic work environment focused on strategic creative marketing and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant, or operations roles.
• Proven experience supporting CEOs or C-suite leaders.
• Advanced presentation development and executive report-writing experience.

Responsibilities

• CEO leverage and executive office leadership.
• Strategy execution and enterprise alignment.
• Commercial enablement and revenue assurance.
• Talent and human capital enablement.
• Office management and administrative excellence.

Skills

Minimum 7 years experience in Chief of Staff or similar roles

Proven experience supporting CEOs or C-suite leaders

Ability to drive cross-functional execution and accountability

Strong commercial and financial exposure

Advanced presentation development experience

High emotional intelligence and executive presence

Education

Degree in Business Administration or relevant qualification

Job description

A leading professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a seasoned executive office leader. This role involves supporting the CEO with strategic execution, financial oversight, and talent management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business Administration, advanced skills in presentation development, and at least 7 years of experience in executive support. The firm offers a dynamic work environment focused on strategic creative marketing and events.