Personal Assistant to CEO
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking for a highly capable Personal Assistant to support a CEO and his wife across multiple business interests and personal matters. This is a trusted long-term role suited to someone who is organised proactive and comfortable operating across both professional and personal environments.
This is not a corporate EA role it requires common sense sound judgement and the ability to think two steps ahead in a dynamic fast-moving setting.
Location & flexibility
- Ideally based in Paarl / Winelands
- Candidates based in Cape Town will be considered if willing to travel to Paarl several times a week
- Hybrid role with a stronger on-site presence initially while relationships are established
- Occasional liaison for local and international property or business projects
The role
You will provide end-to-end support across:
- Business administration and coordination across multiple entities
- Personal assistance including household matters tech support (phones apps data transfer) and lifestyle follow-ups
- Managing diaries and coordinating frequent national and international travel (office-based; travel planning and logistics only)
- Liaising with accountants lawyers banks insurance providers and other professional advisors
- Assisting with property matters including shopping centre management and liaison on international property projects
- Reviewing documents offers and correspondence with a strong eye for detail
- Supporting personal wellbeing routines and lifestyle needs where relevant (fitness nutrition travel planning events)
- Acting as a central organiser who keeps multiple moving parts aligned and running smoothly
- Supporting personal wellbeing routines and lifestyle needs where relevant including fitness nutrition and travel planning.
Working style
You will be supporting the CEO and his wife in a highly trusted dynamic role. They value someone who is proactive organised and anticipates needs rather than waiting for instruction. The right candidate will be discreet reliable adaptable and professional able to navigate a fast-paced environment with confidence and calm.
This role will suit someone who:
- Enjoys responsibility variety and problem-solving
- Comfortably navigates both personal and business matters with professionalism and discretion
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and trust
- Loves helping people enjoys animals and takes pride in creating calm order and efficiency
- Is proactive practical and solution-focused
Key requirements
- Proven experience as a Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership
- Prior international travel planning experience able to organise multi-destination itineraries and manage changes confidently
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Sound judgement initiative and practical problem-solving ability
- Comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and professional service providers
- Tech-savvy and highly organised (Outlook MS Office essential; able to assist with apps data transfer etc.
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent advantageous but not essential
- Own vehicle and valid drivers licence
Remuneration
- Salary guideline:R35 000 per month with flexibility for the right person based on experience and capability
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Typing
- MailChimp
- QuickBooks
- Web Development
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Group Fitness
- Front Desk
- Personal Training
- Social Media Management
- Program Design
- Bookkeeping
- Content Creation
About Company
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