Senior Executive PA to CEO & Board Diary Governance Expert

Recru-it; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Recru-it in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO and senior leadership. You will manage executive diaries, coordinate Board and Committee meetings, and prepare governance packs with precision.

You will draft and record accurate minutes, maintain confidential records, supervise the Office Manager, and act as a trusted gatekeeper for the CEO, handling priorities with discretion. This role requires strong governance awareness, outstanding organisation, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a senior Executive PA / Executive Assistant supporting a CEO, Exco and/or Board-level leadership.
• Demonstrated experience supporting formal executive, Board or governance committee meetings.
• Strong experience preparing Board or committee packs, taking formal minutes and tracking actions to completion.
• Experience managing multiple complex executive diaries and competing priorities.
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential, sensitive and financially accountable matters.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience supervising or coordinating office administration staff would be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to company secretarial, governance, audit or regulated corporate environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the CEO, Deputy CEO, and Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer, coordinating diaries and executive commitments.
• Coordinate Board and Board Committee meetings, including up to 13 executives and directors, and prepare packets.
• Attend executive, Board and committee meetings to take governance-quality minutes and track actions.
• Draft and coordinate executive correspondence, presentations and meeting material with professional communication.
• Oversee the Office Manager and ensure Office of the CEO operates efficiently with appropriate administrative controls.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Minutes taking

Governance coordination

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Recru-it in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO and senior leadership. You will manage executive diaries, coordinate Board and Committee meetings, and prepare governance packs with precision.

You will draft and record accurate minutes, maintain confidential records, supervise the Office Manager, and act as a trusted gatekeeper for the CEO, handling priorities with discretion. This role requires strong governance awareness, outstanding organisation, and the ability to