Strategic Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator

Armstrong Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a dynamic Executive Assistant to support C-suite executives. The role involves project coordination, managing high-level administrative tasks, and facilitating communication. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years experience in a similar role, along with project management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership and drive strategic initiatives. Applications should be submitted promptly as shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrative role.
• Proven project coordination experience with understanding of project lifecycles.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with project management software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track resources and timelines for strategic projects across departments.
• Provide administrative support to the CEO and CIPO including calendar management.
• Coordinate extensive travel arrangements and manage expense reporting.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and data reports.

Skills

Project Coordination

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Project Management Certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a dynamic Executive Assistant to support C-suite executives. The role involves project coordination, managing high-level administrative tasks, and facilitating communication. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years experience in a similar role, along with project management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership and drive strategic initiatives. Applications should be submitted promptly as shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks.