Lead Administrative Assistant & Executive Support Leader

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Administrative Assistant to join their Sandton office. The role provides high-level executive support, oversees the administrative team, and ensures efficient daily operations with professionalism and attention to detail.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, mentor staff, streamline filing and vendor relations, and coordinate major meetings while acting as a key liaison across departments to maintain smooth, proactive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Administrative Assistant, including lead/supervisory roles.
• Experience supporting executives and managing complex schedules.
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to senior management, including calendar management and travel.
• Lead and mentor a team of administrative assistants.
• Manage office operations, filing, supplies, and vendor relations.
• Coordinate major meetings, events, and conferences.
• Prepare documents and presentations with accuracy.
• Facilitate inter-department communication and problem resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Calendar management

Team mentoring

Communication

Organization

Vendor relations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Administrative Assistant to join their Sandton office. The role provides high-level executive support, oversees the administrative team, and ensures efficient daily operations with professionalism and attention to detail.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, mentor staff, streamline filing and vendor relations, and coordinate major meetings while acting as a key liaison across departments to maintain smooth, proactive