Executive Assistant to Partners - Relations & Operations

EY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced administrator to support Partners with diary management, travel arrangements, and client coordination in Johannesburg. The role involves handling communications, meetings, events, and budget adherence while maintaining professional service standards.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and ensure accurate documentation and timely responses. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the

Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate professional services environment is preferred.
• Confident with engaging senior/high profile contacts and clients.
• Attention to detail and ownership for high-quality work.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse teams locally and globally.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Act as ambassador and first point of contact for allocated Partners.
• Develop and maintain internal and external networks to identify priorities.
• Build strong client relationships and support EY’s reputation.
• Provide comprehensive diary management in consultation with Partners.
• Coordinate travel, visas and cost-saving travel arrangements.

Skills

Relationship management

Diary management

Travel management

Events coordination

Time and expense

Communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Outlook

Job description

EY is seeking an experienced administrator to support Partners with diary management, travel arrangements, and client coordination in Johannesburg. The role involves handling communications, meetings, events, and budget adherence while maintaining professional service standards.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and ensure accurate documentation and timely responses. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the