Hybrid Executive Assistant to Operations Director

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Director of Operations in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, handling complex scheduling, travel, and communications for senior leadership.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and manage sensitive information with professionalism. The ideal candidate has substantial EA experience, exceptional organizational skills, and excels in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Director of Operations' calendar, meetings, travel and appointments with meticulous detail.
• Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations for the Director.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics and expenses.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications for the Director across channels.
• Support leadership meetings with materials and minute-taking as required.
• Represent the Director of Operations professionally to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research and compile data to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Discretion & integrity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Calendar management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Director of Operations in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, handling complex scheduling, travel, and communications for senior leadership.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and manage sensitive information with professionalism. The ideal candidate has substantial EA experience, exceptional organizational skills, and excels in a fast-paced industrial setting.