Executive Assistant
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly capable proactive and discreet Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to two senior executives in a fast-paced high-performance environment.
This is not a traditional admin role it is a trusted partner position. You will act as a strategic right hand gatekeeper coordinator and problem-solver enabling senior leadership to focus on key business priorities.
The role requires independent judgement professionalism discretion and the ability to anticipate executive needs while operating in a dynamic environment enabling effective leadership streamlining communication and ensuring seamless coordination across sales and strategy functions.
The ideal candidate is confident organised detail-oriented and thrives in managing complexity. You are someone who anticipates needs before they arise handles sensitive matters with absolute professionalism and brings calm structure to demanding schedules.
What Youll Be Responsible For
You will take ownership of:
- Complex diary and calendar management
- Executive travel logistics and coordination
- Prepare meeting packs presentations minutes action logs sales materials strategy documents and reports
- Executive and governance meeting support (including minute-taking)
- Event coordination and stakeholder engagements
- Financial administration (credit cards POs reconciliations)
- Executive reporting and project coordination
- Personal support to executives where required
You will also support high-level projects research initiatives and internal communications ensuring seamless execution across multiple priorities.
What Makes You a Great Fit
You are:
- Highly professional and exceptionally discreet
- Able to manage pressure shifting priorities and tight deadlines
- Strong in communication and stakeholder engagement
- Organised methodical and detail-driven
- Financially and administratively accurate
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Professionally presented in a client-facing environment
Working Conditions
- This role is typically office-based. Occasional extended hours may be required to support executive schedules sales cycles or strategic deadlines
Qualifications :
Experience & Skills Required
- 38 years experience as an Executive Assistant
- Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership
- Exposure to board-level governance processes
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint Excel Word)
- Experience in a Google environment advantageous
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in the healthcare or insurance industry (advantageous)
- Own vehicle and valid drivers license
This role is ideal for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys taking ownership adding value and playing a key role in enabling leadership success.
Additional Information :
Behavioural Competencies
- High integrity and confidentiality
- Proactive and solutions-driven
- Resilient and adaptable
- Professional and dependable
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Independent yet collaborative
- Professionally presented
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Google Suite
About Company
About Kaelo Kaelo provides essential healthcare solutions ensuring the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of all South Africans towards lasting social change. Kaelo meets the Healthcare needs of Corporate and Retail clients across South Africa – products offerings include Medical Ins ... View more
