Executive Support Assistant

Pillango Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillango Placements seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a diversified investment group with interests in mining, retail, game farms, property development and other investments.

The role requires bilingual Afrikaans and English, excellent organisation, diary management, travel coordination, and confidential handling of sensitive information. A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous and a valid driver’s license with own car.

Qualifications

• Strong Executive Assistant or senior executive support experience.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Own reliable car and a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage several priorities at the same time.
• Confident research skills with the ability to turn information into clear summaries.
• Good financial and administrative understanding.
• Strong computer skills across email, calendars, documents, spreadsheets and PowerPoint.
• Excellent record-keeping and document management ability.
• A very high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy diary, priorities, meetings and scheduling conflicts.
• Filter emails, calls and correspondence and draft responses where needed.
• Prepare research, briefing notes and information ahead of meetings and decisions.
• Track projects, actions and commitments and follow up with stakeholders.
• Coordinate travel, expenses, events and general office logistics.
• Help manage the day-to-day running of the office, including suppliers and facilities.
• Maintain organised physical and digital filing, records and document systems.
• Assist with invoices, budgets, insurance documents, shipping records and basic contract administration.
• Provide trusted support on selected personal matters and private projects.
• Coordinate acquisitions and collections where required, including records, valuations, shipping, insurance and supplier liaison.
• Deal professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Confidentiality

Education

Tertiary qualification in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You will support the CEO of a diversified investment group with interests across mining, retail, game farms, property development and other investments, with around 40 entities in its portfolio. A key summary of the role is outlined below. A more comprehensive job specification with full details is available after initial contact and a successful CV review.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Manage a busy diary, priorities, meetings and scheduling conflicts.
• Filter emails, calls and correspondence and draft responses where needed.
• Prepare research, briefing notes and information ahead of meetings and decisions.
• Track projects, actions and commitments and follow up with stakeholders.
• Coordinate travel, expenses, events and general office logistics.
• Help manage the day-to-day running of the office, including suppliers and facilities.
• Maintain organised physical and digital filing, records and document systems.
• Assist with invoices, budgets, insurance documents, shipping records and basic contract administration.
• Provide trusted support on selected personal matters and private projects.
• Coordinate acquisitions and collections where required, including records, valuations, shipping, insurance and supplier liaison.
• Deal professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or senior executive support experience.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both.
• Own reliable car and a valid driver's licence.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage several priorities at the same time.
• Confident research skills with the ability to turn information into clear, useful summaries.
• Comfortable following up with people and driving tasks through to completion.
• Good financial and administrative understanding.
• Strong computer skills across email, calendars, documents, spreadsheets and PowerPoint.
• Excellent record-keeping and document management ability.
• A very high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Education

• Relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong practical experience and proven executive support capability will be equally important.

Soft Skills

• Exceptionally discreet and trustworthy.
• Proactive and able to anticipate what is needed.
• Strong ownership mentality - tasks are finished properly without constant follow-up.
• Calm, organised and dependable.
• Intelligent, practical and able to exercise good judgement.
• Comfortable working in a small team where everyone contributes.
• Hungry, Humble and Smart: driven to get things done, low ego, and good at reading people and situations.

Salary

If you're confident that you fit the role, let's chat! The salary is open for discussion. It will be market related based on qualifications, skills, and experience.