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Executive Personal Assistant


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an extremely proficient highly organised and proactive Executive Personal Assistant to provide world-class support to a busy Chairman. This is not a traditional administrative role it is a strategic position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment anticipates needs before they arise and operates with absolute professionalism discretion and efficiency.The successful candidate will become a trusted right hand to the Chairman managing priorities coordinating complex schedules handling confidential information and ensuring the seamless execution of both business and personal commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage an ever-changing and demanding executive calendar prioritising meetings and commitments.
  • Coordinate local and international travel including flights accommodation visas and detailed itineraries.
  • Prepare meeting agendas presentations reports and briefing documents.
  • Screen calls emails and correspondence ensuring prompt and appropriate responses.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between the executive and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate executive meetings board meetings and strategic planning sessions.
  • Prepare minutes action plans and follow up on outstanding tasks.
  • Manage confidential documents contracts and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
  • Assist with project coordination and ensure deadlines are met across multiple initiatives.
  • Liaise with clients suppliers and senior executives while maintaining exceptional professional standards.
  • Anticipate the executives needs and proactively resolve issues before they arise.
  • Manage competing priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
  • Organise events functions and corporate engagements.
  • Track key deliverables and ensure accountability across stakeholders.
  • Coordinate personal appointments and commitments where required.
  • Handle special projects and ad hoc requests efficiently and professionally.
  • Provide seamless support that enables the executive to focus on strategic priorities.

Personal Attributes:

  • Minimum of 810 years experience supporting senior executives CEOs or directors.
  • Proven experience managing complex diaries travel arrangements and executive-level administration.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong business writing reporting and presentation skills.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment will be highly advantageous.
  • Operates with complete confidentiality and unquestionable integrity.
  • Is exceptionally organised and can manage multiple priorities without missing deadlines.
  • Thinks ahead solves problems independently and requires minimal supervision.
  • Remains calm and professional under pressure.
  • Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and can engage confidently with senior executives and high-profile stakeholders.
  • Takes ownership and consistently delivers work of the highest standard.