Hybrid Executive Personal Assistant to a Dynamic CEO

Paperclip Limited; George; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Paperclip Limited is seeking an Executive Personal Assistant to support the CEO with personal and administrative tasks from the CEO’s home office or the St. George office. The role emphasizes discretion, proactive problem-solving, and strong time management in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will handle calendars, travel, correspondence, event representation, and gatekeeping, with flexibility to work outside normal hours and occasional weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proactive problem solving and confidential handling of information.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the CEO.
• Organize and represent the CEO at events and conferences.
• Screen calls, inquiries, and requests and draft responses.
• Book travel, transport, accommodation, and appointments.
• Manage calendars and schedule meetings; remind of deadlines.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and correspondence.
• Manage CEO’s email, database, and filing system.
• Liaise with CEO’s contacts and stakeholders.
• Support personal and administrative tasks to optimize CEO’s time.
• Occasionally accompany the CEO to events; be flexible with hours.
• Draft social media content as directed by the CEO.
• Handle miscellaneous tasks to support a busy CEO.

Skills

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Time management

Discretion

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Meet CEO in person

G Suite

MS Office

Tools

G Suite

MS Office

Job description

Paperclip Limited is seeking an Executive Personal Assistant to support the CEO with personal and administrative tasks from the CEO’s home office or the St. George office. The role emphasizes discretion, proactive problem-solving, and strong time management in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will handle calendars, travel, correspondence, event representation, and gatekeeping, with flexibility to work outside normal hours and occasional weekend duties.