Senior Executive Assistant to CEO & COO

Lesaka Technologies Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaka Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO and COO to provide high‑level, confidential support across two senior leaders.

The role requires exceptional organisation, discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced fintech environment. You will coordinate diary management, travel, board and committee logistics, and prepare materials for executive engagements while ensuring actions are tracked and followed through.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Business Administration, Office Management or a related field.
• 8–10 years' experience in an Executive Assistant or similar senior executive support role.
• Proven experience supporting C-suite executives, preferably within a large, complex or fast-paced corporate environment.
• Experience coordinating Board, Executive Committee or senior leadership meetings.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information at executive level.
• Strong diary management, complex travel coordination and executive correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the CEO and COO, including diary management, correspondence, travel coordination and meeting preparation.
• Proactively manage priorities, deadlines and follow-ups for both executives.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, including documentation, logistics, minutes and action tracking.
• Prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations and reports for executive engagements.
• Ensure executives are well prepared for key meetings and engagements.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements and expense submissions.
• Support governance processes and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by the executives.

Skills

Executive support

C-suite support

Diary management

Travel coordination

Meeting preparation

Stakeholder management

Governance

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Business Administration degree

Office Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lesaka Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO and COO to provide high‑level, confidential support across two senior leaders.

The role requires exceptional organisation, discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced fintech environment. You will coordinate diary management, travel, board and committee logistics, and prepare materials for executive engagements while ensuring actions are tracked and followed through.