Senior Executive Assistant: Scheduling, Travel & Discretion

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Prestigious Soweto office location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to support senior leaders in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on managing complex calendars, coordinating high-level meetings, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

The successful candidate will coordinate travel arrangements, prepare confidential reports and presentations, and act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in an executive support role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with high discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize complex calendars for senior executives.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and detailed itineraries.
• Prepare confidential reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Act as liaison between executives, staff, clients, and partners.
• Organize executive files and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Oversee meeting logistics, room bookings, catering, and materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Discretion and professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to support senior leaders in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on managing complex calendars, coordinating high-level meetings, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

The successful candidate will coordinate travel arrangements, prepare confidential reports and presentations, and act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.