Executive Assistant to Senior Leaders | Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual performance bonus

Professional development

Convenient Sandton location

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the senior leadership team with discretion and precision. The role focuses on complex calendar management, travel coordination, and high-level correspondence, enabling the executives to focus on strategic priorities.

You will coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare reports and presentations, screen inquiries, and act as a trusted liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting senior management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and calendar management.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and dynamic calendars for senior executives, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and conference calls.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and visa processing.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as required.
• Screen incoming calls and emails, redirecting them as appropriate and handling inquiries independently where possible.
• Organize and manage logistics for board meetings, client presentations, and internal events.
• Maintain filing systems, both physical and digital, ensuring easy retrieval of information.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage expense reporting and invoice processing.
• Anticipate the needs of the executives and proactively address potential issues.

Skills

Calendar management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Discretion

Travel coordination

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the senior leadership team with discretion and precision. The role focuses on complex calendar management, travel coordination, and high-level correspondence, enabling the executives to focus on strategic priorities.

You will coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare reports and presentations, screen inquiries, and act as a trusted liaison with internal and external stakeholders.