Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO & EXCO

NewSpace Systems; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Somerset West is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide strategic, operational, and administrative support to their CEO and Executive Committee. This role demands strong organizational skills, discretion, and significant experience in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of experience assisting top-level executives and be proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic company focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential.
• 5-7 years' experience supporting C-suite executives is required.
• Proficiency with digital tools and software is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support to the CEO and Executive Committee.
• Manage dynamic calendars and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Collaboration tools

Written and verbal communication

Research and document preparation

Professionalism and discretion

Organizational agility

Detail orientation

Resilience and adaptability

Problem solving

Initiative

Interpersonal effectiveness

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Executive Assistant or Project Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Teams

Slack

Asana

Trello

SharePoint

Job description

A leading technology company in Somerset West is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide strategic, operational, and administrative support to their CEO and Executive Committee. This role demands strong organizational skills, discretion, and significant experience in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of experience assisting top-level executives and be proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic company focused on innovation.