Executive Business Manager – Office of the CEO (Africa Focus)

Molaprise; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African technology firm seeks an Executive Business Manager to support the CEO. This senior role blends market development, operational leadership, and global engagements. Ideal candidates have a strong presence in African business ecosystems and 8+ years of experience in supporting C-suite executives. The role offers flexibility including remote and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives.
• Strong presence among business and government leaders in Africa.
• Exceptional communication skills and persuasive ability.
• Highly discreet and culturally fluent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a business thought partner to the CEO.
• Build executive relationships in African tech ecosystems.
• Provide market intelligence for CEO decision-making.
• Drive coordination around CEO initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Job description

Overview

Location : Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, or Johannesburg preferred (Remote / hybrid with global travel flexibility)

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly strategic, well-connected, and agile Executive Business Manager to serve as a trusted extension of the CEO. This is a senior-level role that blends market development, executive representation, and operational leadership. The ideal candidate brings a mix of charm, influence, and execution power—anchored in Africa but ready to support CEO-level engagements globally.

Responsibilities

• Strategic CEO Enablement
  • Serve as a business thought partner and operational leader for the CEO.
  • Coordinate and manage CEO’s strategic initiatives, priorities, and stakeholder engagements.
  • Represent the CEO in high-level internal and external meetings across Africa and globally.
• Business Development & Market Expansion
  • Build and nurture executive relationships with partners, clients, investors, and institutions across African tech and innovation ecosystems.
  • Support deal flow, strategic partnerships, and expansion efforts into new markets and sectors.
  • Identify and qualify growth opportunities aligned with company objectives.
• Regional & Global Engagement
  • Act as a regional anchor for Africa strategy, while supporting international collaborations.
  • Provide insights, briefing notes, and market intelligence to inform CEO decision-making.
  • Coordinate executive visits, speaking engagements, and investor-facing events.
• Operational Oversight
  • Drive cross-functional coordination around CEO initiatives and special projects.
  • Ensure effective follow-through on strategic tasks and communications.
  • Support CEO's internal alignment and messaging across global teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, leading business development, or managing strategic partnerships.
• Strong presence and credibility among business, government, or innovation leaders in Africa.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills—confident, charming, and persuasive.
• Strong analytical thinking, project management, and decision-making capability.
• Culturally fluent, politically aware, and highly discreet.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and globally distributed environment.