Executive Personal Assistant

RecruitMyMom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitMyMom in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Executive Personal Assistant to the CEO, based on-site in Sea Point. This permanent full-time role supports high-level operations, manages diaries, coordinates travel, and oversees personal and household administration with discretion.

Requirements include Grade 12, a relevant tertiary qualification in Office Management, and at least 5 years in senior assistant roles supporting executives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-profile executives or business leaders.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, discreet support to the CEO, managing diaries, schedules, appointments and commitments.
• Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visas and itineraries.
• Oversee personal residential property portfolios, coordinating contractors, security, maintenance and renovations.
• Screen and manage incoming emails, correspondence and stakeholder queries with professionalism.
• Assist with executive financial administration: expenses tracking, invoices and personal accounts.
• Coordinate high-profile events and personal activities, vendor management and stock deliveries.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Travel coordination

Communication

Discretion

Education

Grade 12

Office Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 21/08/2026

Operating directly alongside executive leadership within a prestigious property and development firm, this full-time on-site role is pivotal to ensuring the seamless execution of both high-level business operations and complex personal affairs. The position offers the opportunity to drive efficiency, oversee high-value residential property portfolios, and manage complex logistics with absolute discretion. Working standard office hours from 08h00 to 17h30 (Monday to Friday, with occasional after-hours support), this role serves as the trusted backbone to executive leadership in Sea Point.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Liaison & Administrative Management: Provide high-level, discreet support to the CEO, efficiently managing complex diaries, schedules, appointments, and executive commitments .

Travel & Itinerary Coordination: Plan and execute comprehensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, luxury accommodation, visas, and detailed itineraries .

Portfolio & Renovations Oversight: Oversee and manage personal residential property portfolios, coordinating contractors, security, supplies, maintenance, repairs, and property development projects .

Communication & Correspondence: Screen, filter, and handle all incoming emails, correspondence, and stakeholder queries with utmost confidentiality and professionalism .

Financial Administration Support: Assist with executive financial administration, tracking expenses, processing invoices, and managing personal accounts .

Lifestyle & Operational Support: Coordinate high-profile events, functions, personal activities, household shopping, vendor management, and stock deliveries while proactively anticipating executive needs .

Requirements

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification in Office Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Proven track record of at least 5 years solid experience as a senior Executive Personal Assistant supporting high-profile executives or business leaders

Exceptional organisational, time-management, and multi-tasking capabilities with meticulous attention to detail .

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English .

Technical proficiency in standard office productivity software .

Valid South African driver’s licence and reliable personal vehicle .

Polished, professional demeanour with unquestionable integrity and discretion .

Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and remain composed under pressure .

Required Software Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Google Workspace / Cloud-based tools

On-site

Sea Point, Cape Town

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time (Monday to Friday 08h00 – 17h30, with occasional availability after 17h30)