Executive PA (Property/Construction)

Ability Executive Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Executive Personal Assistant to support the CEO and CFO in Johannesburg. This role involves managing the CEO’s schedule, coordinating travel, and overseeing personal and household affairs. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in a similar role, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion. Join a dynamic environment where you can thrive as a trusted right-hand to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as an Executive PA supporting C-suite executives.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication skills and a professional presence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s diary, meetings, and appointments.
• Coordinate travel itineraries, accommodation, and logistics.
• Oversee household-related affairs and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Proactive attitude

Education

Matric

Tertiary education preferred

Job description

Ability Executive Recruitment | Full time

Executive PA (Property/Construction)

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 15/12/2025

We are seeking a highly capable, energetic, and discreetExecutive Personal Assistant to provide direct support to the CEO, with adotted-line reporting relationship to the CFO. This is a senior support rolesuited to a confident self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced executiveenvironment and enjoys being a trusted right-hand to senior leadership.

The successful candidate will manage both professional andselect personal affairs for the CEO, ensuring seamless coordination acrossbusiness, household, and personal commitments.

Executive Support to the CEO

• Manageand coordinate the CEO’s diary, meetings, and appointments
  
• Arrangecomplex travel itineraries, accommodation, and logistics
  
• Actas a gatekeeper and first point of contact, managing priorities andconfidential matters
  
• Preparemeeting packs, follow up on action items, and ensure effective timemanagement
  

Personal & Household Management

• Coordinateprivate appointments and personal commitments
  
• Manageprivate payments and administrative personal matters
  
• Overseehousehold-related affairs, including coordination with household staff andservice providers
  
• Handlesensitive matters with the highest level of discretion and professionalism
  

Support to the CFO (Dotted Line)

• Providead hoc executive and administrative support to the CFO as required
  
• Assistwith scheduling, correspondence, and priority management
  

Key Attributes & Experience

• Provenexperience as an Executive PA or senior Personal Assistant supportingC-suite executives
  
• Highlyorganised with exceptional attention to detail
  
• Confident,proactive, and solutions-driven with a “can-do” attitude
  
• Strongcommunication skills and professional presence
  
• Abilityto manage confidential information with absolute discretion
  
• Comfortableworking independently and anticipating executive needs
  

Requirements

• Matric
  
• Tertiary education preffered
  
• Minimum 5-8 years experience in a similar role
  
• Vibrant,energetic, and driven
  
• Anatural “go-getter” who takes ownership and follows through
  
• Adaptable,resilient, and comfortable working across both business and personalenvironments
  
• Trusted,loyal, and committed to being a true right-hand to the CEO and CFO