Executive Office & Strategy Coordinator

Medecins-Sans-Frontieres-9; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 318,000 - 381,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Pension allowance (10%)

Medical aid contribution

Transport allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

MSF Southern Africa in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive Officer to provide high‑level executive, administrative and coordination support to the Executive Director and Leadership Office. The role requires sound judgement, discretion, strategic awareness and the ability to manage complex workflows in a fast‑paced humanitarian environment.

You will gatekeep, coordinate calendars and meetings, prepare documents and briefing materials, track KPIs and drive cross‑departmental follow‑ups, while

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Office Administration or related field.
• Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience supporting senior executives or directors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level executive and administrative support to the Executive Director and Leadership Team.
• Manage a complex calendar, prioritise meetings and coordinate travel.
• Prepare documents, reports, presentations and briefing notes for leadership.
• Draft correspondence, track actions and maintain governance documentation.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental follow‑ups and maintain stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Executive administration

Diary & calendar management

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Education

Diploma/degree in Office Administration or related

Diploma in Human Resource Management (advantage)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Governance/document management systems

Job description

MSF Southern Africa in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive Officer to provide high‑level executive, administrative and coordination support to the Executive Director and Leadership Office. The role requires sound judgement, discretion, strategic awareness and the ability to manage complex workflows in a fast‑paced humanitarian environment.

You will gatekeep, coordinate calendars and meetings, prepare documents and briefing materials, track KPIs and drive cross‑departmental follow‑ups, while