IT Executive Assistant to CIO | Strategic Admin & Projects

Liquid Thought; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Thought in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Executive Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the IT leadership, including the CIO and IT Director. You will manage calendars, travel, prepare presentations, and coordinate board papers, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will handle budgeting, procurement support, IT project meetings, onboarding, vendor liaison, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• 35 years PA, Executive Assistant or Office Management experience.
• Experience supporting senior leadership is required.
• Experience working in IT or technology environments is preferred.
• Relevant office administration or business qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements for the IT Director / CIO.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and documentation related to IT initiatives.
• Coordinate executive briefings, board papers, and IT governance documentation.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Advanced MS Office

Vendor management

IT terminology familiarity

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Office administration qualification

Tools

ITSM platforms

Job description

Liquid Thought in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Executive Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the IT leadership, including the CIO and IT Director. You will manage calendars, travel, prepare presentations, and coordinate board papers, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will handle budgeting, procurement support, IT project meetings, onboarding, vendor liaison, and maintain documentation.