Personal Assistant to CEO

Zealhr; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A private company in Western Cape is seeking a highly capable Personal Assistant to support a CEO and his wife in both business and personal matters. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and able to handle responsibilities with discretion. A competitive salary of R35,000 per month is offered, with flexibility for the right candidate based on experience. This is a hybrid role with initial on-site presence required to establish relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant supporting senior leadership.
• Prior international travel planning experience for multi-destination itineraries.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and practical problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders.
• Tech-savvy and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end business administration support across entities.
• Assist with personal matters including tech support and lifestyle follow-ups.
• Manage diaries and coordinate national and international travel.
• Liaise with accountants, lawyers, and other service providers.
• Assist with property matters and review documents.

Skills

Typing

MailChimp

QuickBooks

Web Development

Personal Assistant Experience

Group Fitness

Front Desk

Personal Training

Social Media Management

Program Design

Bookkeeping

Content Creation

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a highly capable Personal Assistant to support a CEO and his wife across multiple business interests and personal matters. This is a trusted long‑term role suited to someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable operating across both professional and personal environments.

Location & flexibility

• Ideally based in Paarl / Winelands
• Candidates based in Cape Town will be considered if willing to travel to Paarl several times a week
• Hybrid role with a stronger on‑site presence initially while relationships are established
• Occasional liaison for local and international property or business projects

The role

You will provide end‑to‑end support across:

• Business administration and coordination across multiple entities
• Personal assistance including household matters, tech support (phones, apps, data transfer) and lifestyle follow‑ups
• Managing diaries and coordinating frequent national and international travel (office‑based; travel planning and logistics only)
• Liaising with accountants, lawyers, banks, insurance providers and other professional advisors
• Assisting with property matters including shopping centre management and liaison on international property projects
• Reviewing documents, offers and correspondence with a strong eye for detail
• Supporting personal wellbeing routines and lifestyle needs where relevant (fitness, nutrition, travel planning, events)
• Acting as a central organiser who keeps multiple moving parts aligned and running smoothly
• Supporting personal wellbeing routines and lifestyle needs where relevant, including fitness, nutrition and travel planning

Working style

You will be supporting the CEO and his wife in a highly trusted dynamic role. They value someone who is proactive, organised and anticipates needs rather than waiting for instruction. The right candidate will be discreet, reliable, adaptable and professional, able to navigate a fast‑paced environment with confidence and calm.

This role will suit someone who

• Enjoys responsibility, variety and problem‑solving
• Comfortably navigates both personal and business matters with professionalism and discretion
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and trust
• Loves helping people, enjoys animals and takes pride in creating calm order and efficiency
• Is proactive, practical and solution‑focused

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership
• Prior international travel planning experience, able to organise multi‑destination itineraries and manage changes confidently
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Sound judgement, initiative and practical problem‑solving ability
• Comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and professional service providers
• Tech‑savvy and highly organised (Outlook, MS Office essential; able to assist with apps, data transfer, etc.)
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent advantageous but not essential
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s licence

Remuneration

• Salary guideline: R35 000 per month with flexibility for the right person based on experience and capability

Key Skills

• Typing
• MailChimp
• QuickBooks
• Web Development
• Personal Assistant Experience
• Group Fitness
• Front Desk
• Personal Training
• Social Media Management
• Program Design
• Bookkeeping
• Content Creation

Employment Type

Full‑Time