Office & Executive Support Assistant

RecruitMyMom; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business consulting firm is seeking a proactive Office & Executive Support Assistant to join their team in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role offers strong growth potential and involves managing executive calendars, supporting daily office operations, and maintaining a positive culture. The ideal candidate should have prior experience supporting senior leadership and be reliable and organized, contributing to a well-run workplace. Competitive benefits include medical aid and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Gym membership at a facility adjacent to the office

Monthly team activities and annual offsite company retreat

Friday catered lunches, coffee, fruit, and snacks

Medical Aid, Life Insurance, Disability Cover, and Loss of Earnings cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Office Manager supporting senior leadership.
• Proven experience managing complex executive calendars.
• Exposure to professional services or corporate environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the Managing Partner’s calendar, expenses, and related documentation.
• Coordinate local and international travel.
• Manage office supplies, vendors, and day-to-day logistics.
• Draft and circulate professional correspondence and documents.

Skills

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Proactive, reliable, and solutions-oriented

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable using Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Job description

Melrose Arch, Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 12/01/2026

• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 12/01/2026
• State/Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa

Job Description

A well established business consulting firm, is seeking a proactive and highly versatile Office & Executive Support Assistant to join their team. This permanent, junior-level role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment and enjoys being involved across both operations and culture.

You will work closely with senior leadership and the wider team to ensure the office runs smoothly, day-to-day priorities are supported, and a positive, collaborative culture is maintained. The role offers excellent exposure, strong growth potential, and a supportive environment that values ownership, and initiative.

The ideal candidate is organised, solutions-driven, and takes pride in creating a well-run, welcoming workplace. You enjoy helping others, stay calm under pressure, and are happy to roll up your sleeves to get things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the Managing Partner’s calendar, expenses, and related documentation
• Coordinate local and international travel
• Act as the first point of contact for office-related matters
• Manage office supplies, vendors, and day-to-day logisticsCoordinate meetings, visitors, travel support, and office events
• Ensure basic compliance with internal processes and office standards
• Identify operational issues early and propose practical solutions
• Manage MANCO calendars in line with agreed priorities
• Coordinate MANCO meetings, agendas, materials, and follow-ups
• Ensure meetings run on time with clear outcomes documented
• Track commitments, deadlines, and follow-ups
• Draft and circulate professional correspondence and documents
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper rather than a message relay

Requirements

• Previousexperience as a Team Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Office Managersupporting senior leadership
• Provenexperience managing complex executive calendars
• Exposureto professional services or corporate environments preferred
• Demonstratedability to handle confidential information

Skills & Attributes

• Highlyorganised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive,reliable, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortablepushing back respectfully when required
• Calmunder pressure and able to manage competing priorities
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
• Gym membership at a facility adjacent to the office
• Monthly team activities and annual offsite company retreat
• Friday catered lunches, coffee, fruit, and snacks
• Medical Aid, Life Insurance, Disability Cover, and Loss of Earnings cover
• Collaborative and ambitious culture where you can grow with the business