Executive Assistant to Managing Director

Business Partner

• Attending meetings to take notes and collect action items in the absence of the MD
• Providing input on marketing materials, presentations, and business decisions
• Acting as a sounding board for new ideas and strategies
• Offering unique perspectives based on their “fly on the wall” position in the business
• Building relationships with key stakeholders both inside and outside the business

Chief of Staff

As Chief of Staff, the EA serves as the primary point of contact for the Managing Director:

• Filtering communications and determining what requires the MD’s personal attention
• Handling routine inquiries and redirecting requests to appropriate team members
• Following up on action items to ensure completion
• Facilitating debriefing sessions after important meetings
• Managing relationships with direct reports and other key personnel

Project Manager

• Overseeing timelines, deadlines, and deliverables for business initiatives
• Coordinating with team members to ensure progress stays on track
• Handling logistics for events, retreats, or office relocations
• Managing the details of special projects from beginning to end
• Providing regular updates to keep the MD informed

Assistant/Scheduler

• Creating detailed meeting briefs with background information on participants
• Building in travel time between appointments and protecting focus time
• Sending daily, weekly, and monthly schedule summaries
• Managing the MD’s inbox, categorising emails by priority, and handling routine responses

Personal Assistant

• Handling appointments
• Researching travel options and coordinating trips
• Managing business services or supplier relationships

Skills & Competencies:

• Communication Skills
• Technical Proficiency
• Anticipation and Proactivity
• Discretion and Trustworthiness
• Emotional Intelligence
• Adaptability and Resilience
• Coordinating personal events or celebrations

Pay: R10 124,64 - R38 098,84 per month

Work Location: Remote