Executive Office Lead: CEO Support & Governance

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd (PFA); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd (PFA) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the Office of the CEO. The role covers diary and meeting coordination, correspondence, reporting, document preparation, stakeholder engagement and governance processes.

You will manage complex calendars, prepare executive materials and maintain confidential information, coordinating travel and events while ensuring thorough documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant administrative or executive support experience.
• Experience supporting senior leadership or an executive office.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience coordinating senior-level meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Office of the CEO.
• Coordinate complex diaries, meetings and executive engagements.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials and minutes of meetings.
• Draft professional correspondence and executive documentation.
• Support governance forums and action trackers.
• Coordinate travel, events and logistics for executives.
• Monitor budgets and procurement in line with procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage documentation securely.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Governance processes

Travel logistics

Education

Diploma or degree in Business Administration

Job description

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd (PFA) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the Office of the CEO. The role covers diary and meeting coordination, correspondence, reporting, document preparation, stakeholder engagement and governance processes.

You will manage complex calendars, prepare executive materials and maintain confidential information, coordinating travel and events while ensuring thorough documentation