Manager Support : Office of the CEO, East London (1 year contract)

University of Fort Hare; East London; On-site; ZAR 860 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in East London is seeking a Manager Support for the CEO's office, offering a one-year contract. The ideal candidate will have a post-graduate qualification in Business Management and at least 3 years of management experience. Responsibilities include managing the CEO's operations, supporting decision-making, and ensuring efficient workflows. The salary for this position is R859768 CTC for the contract period.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years relevant management experience.
• Completion of a management or Executive Development Programme is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the CEO’s office.
• Oversee the readiness of the CEO for crucial engagements.
• Support the CEO’s decision-making process.

Skills

Business Management

Management Experience

Advanced Business Knowledge

Education

Post Graduate qualification in Business Management

Job description

Manager Support : Office of the CEO, East London (1 year contract)

2025-11-10 - 2025-12-10

Contractor

EL003164

Admin, Office & Support

Business & Management

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Post Graduate qualification in Business Management or equivalent
• 3+ years relevant experience in a management level in-charge of two or more of the functions within the Office of the CEO
• Advanced business knowledge
• Completion of a management or Executive Development Programme (will be strong recommendation)

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Manage daily operations of the CEO’s office
• Manage the CEO’s workflow, projects and priorities
• Oversee the readiness of the CEO for crucial engagements – ensure that reports / presentations and submission are collated
• Prepare for and follow up on internal and external issues and meetings
• Establish processes and routines that ensure the CEO’s decisions are followed up on
• Support the CEO’s decision making
• Ensure the CEO’s travel and internal / external appointments and diaries are coordinated
• Provide members of the Executive Leadership Team with information
• Identify ways to improve the efficiency and efficacy of the team
• Data management
• Anticipate needs from the CEO’s team and identify opportunities
• Formulation of policies on behalf of the CEO

Salary: R859768 CTC for the one-year contract period

Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to [e-mail] with "Manager CEO" in the subject line.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.