Strategic Executive Assistant: Governance & Board Support

HENSOLDT South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide strategic and operational support to the Managing Director. The role goes beyond traditional administration, managing the Executive Office, governance activities and complex stakeholder engagements in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, discreet and proactive, with strong judgment to handle confidential information and coordinate international travel and high-level meetings.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration, Office Management or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce or related discipline would be advantageous.
• Project Management qualification would be advantageous.
• Corporate Governance or Company Secretarial training would be advantageous.
• 7–10 years’ experience providing executive support to C-suite executives or senior leaders.
• Experience coordinating Executive Committee and Board meetings.
• Experience preparing executive reports, presentations and high-level business correspondence.
• Experience managing confidential and commercially sensitive information.
• Experience coordinating complex executive schedules, international travel and stakeholder engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive priorities, schedules and communications to optimise the MD's effectiveness.
• Coordinate Board, Executive Committee and Leadership activities, including governance processes and reporting.
• Facilitate engagement between the MD and stakeholders through meetings, travel and communications.
• Prepare high-quality executive reports, presentations and briefing material with confidentiality.
• Identify improvements to Executive Office processes and coordination practices.

Skills

Executive Office management

Calendar management

Governance administration

Board coordination

Executive reporting

Presentation development

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Travel coordination

Microsoft 365

Planning and organising

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Project Management qualification

Corporate Governance training

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide strategic and operational support to the Managing Director. The role goes beyond traditional administration, managing the Executive Office, governance activities and complex stakeholder engagements in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, discreet and proactive, with strong judgment to handle confidential information and coordinate international travel and high-level meetings.