Executive Strategy & CSI Project Coordinator

VirtuHire; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtuHire seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO to act as a trusted partner in translating strategic ambitions into actionable outcomes. The role spans governance, operations, and social-impact initiatives through the Family Trust in a fast-paced rail-engineering environment.

You will manage complex stakeholders, coordinate multi-disciplinary projects, and drive CSI and sustainability programmes while ensuring discretion and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years experience as EA, Chief of Staff, or similar role supporting C-suite.
• Experience in complex, project-driven environments (engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, PE) advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects incl. CSI or foundation.
• Exposure to board, trust, donor, or governance environments beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, management, or development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive, operational and strategic support to the CEO.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives; track milestones and deliverables.
• Prepare action trackers, progress reports and executive summaries for the CEO.
• Manage stakeholder engagements and relationships across internal and external partners.
• Lead CSI, foundation and sustainability initiatives via the Family Trust.
• Oversee diaries, travel, and logistics; maintain confidentiality and governance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Executive support

Discretion

Executive communication

Diary management

Confidentiality

Education

Business/Management degree

Development studies

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

VirtuHire seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO to act as a trusted partner in translating strategic ambitions into actionable outcomes. The role spans governance, operations, and social-impact initiatives through the Family Trust in a fast-paced rail-engineering environment.

You will manage complex stakeholders, coordinate multi-disciplinary projects, and drive CSI and sustainability programmes while ensuring discretion and high professional standards.