Executive Assistant to Director Level

Whizants (Pty) Ltd.; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent insurance company in South Africa is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant to support C-suite leaders. The ideal candidate will manage complex schedules, confidential information, and foster positive interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in the insurance sector, demonstrating exceptional organisational and communication skills. A proactive attitude and strong emotional intelligence are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior leadership in the insurance industry.
• Strong emotional intelligence to manage conflict effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to C-suite leaders.
• Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements.
• Manage sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking abilities

Strong communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Problem-solving attitude

Tech-savvy with MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Executive Assistant certifications

Job description

About the Role
Our client, a leading organisation in the insurance industry, is seeking a dynamic and confident Executive Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a strong personality, not afraid of conflict, and possess excellent emotional intelligence to manage high-level executive support with professionalism. This temporary position offers the potential for permanent placement based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive support to C-suite leaders, managing complex calendars, schedules, and communication.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and event planning.
• Serve as a liaison between the executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and other business documents.
• Proactively manage issues and conflicts, offering solutions and maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless operational support.
• Anticipate needs and provide high-level administrative assistance as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience supporting senior leadership or C-suite executives in theinsurance industry.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to handle conflict effectively.
• Discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in MS Office and other productivity tools.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to think ahead and solve problems independently.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degreein business administration, Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Relevantcertificationsin administrative support or project management (e.g., Executive Assistant certifications, Office Management, etc.) are an advantage.