Senior Executive Assistant - Remote 3 Days/Week to Directors

Istaff Recruitment

Gauteng

Hybrid

ZAR 360,000 - 520,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Istaff Recruitment in Sandton is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two directors in a fast-paced corporate environment. The role involves diary management, travel arrangements, and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.

You will handle expense reports, assist QA, events, front desk and IT as needed, and be able to work under pressure, including long hours and some office days.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree or diploma required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications – Intermediate to Advanced.
  • Well spoken with strong proofreading and editing skills.
  • Typing speed 50–60+ wpm and transcription experience.
  • At least 5 years as an EA in a corporate setting.

Responsibilities

  • EA to 2 Directors with diary management and scheduling.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and manage travel (local and international).
  • Prepare expense reports and ensure accurate allocation of client-related expenses.
  • Provide assistance to QA, social functions, front desk and IT as needed.
  • See projects from start to finish and ensure high quality execution.
  • Proactively communicate with various clients.

Skills

Executive support
Diary management
Travel arrangements
Office administration
Proofreading
Transcription
Typing speed 50-60 wpm
Stakeholder liaison
Well spoken

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office
MS Word
MS Excel
Email management

Job description

Istaff Recruitment in Sandton is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two directors in a fast-paced corporate environment. The role involves diary management, travel arrangements, and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.

You will handle expense reports, assist QA, events, front desk and IT as needed, and be able to work under pressure, including long hours and some office days.

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