Senior Executive Secretary to C-Suite (On-Site)

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Close collaboration with senior-lead

Richards Bay-based role in a reputable

Professional development opportunities

Standard employee benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a highly skilled Senior Executive Secretary to provide confidential, high-level administrative support to top executives. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and oversee travel arrangements on-site.

The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in administration or business management, 5+ years in an executive support role, and expertise in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms, with a professional, discreet

Qualifications

• A relevant diploma or degree in Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) as an Executive Secretary or in a similar high-level administrative role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and exercise sound judgment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and a strong work ethic.
• Experience in the industrial or maritime sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate complex executive calendars, prioritizing appointments and scheduling meetings.
• Prepare and edit confidential correspondence, reports, presentations, and other essential documents.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Organize and manage executive meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action items.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications on behalf of executives.
• Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
• Manage expense reports and process invoices for executive departments.
• Conduct research and compile data for executive briefings.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical filing systems.

Skills

Executive secretarial experience

Organizational skills

Discretion

Written & verbal communication

Education

Diploma in Administration

Degree in Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a highly skilled Senior Executive Secretary to provide confidential, high-level administrative support to top executives. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and oversee travel arrangements on-site.

The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in administration or business management, 5+ years in an executive support role, and expertise in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms, with a professional, discreet