Strategic Executive Assistant - Policy & Stakeholder Support

EnableSA; Bhisho; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA, based in Bhisho, South Africa, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and political support in a fast-paced environment. You will engage with stakeholders, support policy submissions, draft speeches, and manage briefings and communications.

The role requires strong political awareness, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in political science, public administration, law, communications or governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional business writing.
• Advanced computer literacy and ability to prepare reports, presentations and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative, secretarial, and office support to political representatives.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and stakeholder engagements.
• Conduct research on legislative, policy, governance, and political matters to support informed decision-making.
• Draft correspondence, reports, briefing documents, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with the preparation of speeches, articles, policy submissions, and public communication materials.
• Liaise with the public, community stakeholders, government officials, and organisations in a professional manner.
• Monitor current affairs, legislative developments, and political trends, providing insights and analysis.
• Support constituency matters and ensure effective follow-up on public enquiries.
• Assist with parliamentary, legislature, committee, and governance-related administrative processes.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation with confidentiality.

Skills

Political awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Research and analysis

Administrative support

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Communications, Governance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

EnableSA, based in Bhisho, South Africa, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and political support in a fast-paced environment. You will engage with stakeholders, support policy submissions, draft speeches, and manage briefings and communications.

The role requires strong political awareness, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.