Senior Executive Assistant – Hybrid Support to Leaders

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Provident fund

Medical aid

Professional development

Central Pietermaritzburg office

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior management. The role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, demanding exceptional organizational skills and discretion.

You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare reports and presentations, screen communications, and liaise with internal teams and external partners. A proactive, independent work style and a relevant admin qualification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar high-level administrative support role.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Discretion and a high level of professionalism with sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex calendars, scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior executives.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents with accuracy.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications and route to the appropriate parties.
• Coordinate and plan executive meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Conduct research and prepare briefings for executives as required.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of the executives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Discretion

Multitasking

Proactivity

Independent work

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior management. The role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, demanding exceptional organizational skills and discretion.

You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare reports and presentations, screen communications, and liaise with internal teams and external partners. A proactive, independent work style and a relevant admin qualification are preferred.