Executive Assistant South Africa -

Job Title: Executive Assistant to CEO
Location: Remote (HighDemand FastPaced StartUp Environment)

About the Role:
This is not your average Executive Assistant role — it’s a dynamic highimpact fastpaced position where you’ll be supporting a CEO who is a true powerhouse and leader in the industry. You will have an unparalleled opportunity to be at the center of decisionmaking driving the success of a rapidly growing company. In this role you will act as a critical partner to the CEO handling everything from operations to finance stakeholder relations and more. This position demands someone with exceptional attention to detail strategic thinking and the ability to manage multiple highstakes projects at once.

If you thrive in environments where the bar is set high the pace is fast and the pressure is constant then this is the job for you. You will be managing upwards of 40 simultaneous projects with tight deadlines — every project will need to be executed flawlessly and you will be the key to driving results. Your ability to think critically follow through on every task and push teams for outcomes will be absolutely essential.

You’re not just an assistant — you are a highly capable project manager and strategic partner to the CEO. This role requires someone who can take initiative manage competing priorities and anticipate needs with precision and speed. We need someone who is hungry for success and ready to dive deep into the heart of our business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support

• Assist in running the show: Support the CEO in all aspects of production finance operations board interactions and stakeholder management.
• Take ownership of 40 projects simultaneously managing them with militarylike precision and followthrough. You’ll be the key driver behind each project’s success.
• Maintain airtight systems and processes for tracking progress and deadlines ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.

Project Management & Execution

• Lead and execute highvisibility projects ensuring they meet tight deadlines stay on budget and exceed expectations.
• Be relentlessly proactive in your approach — anticipating needs before they arise keeping everything on track and reporting on status and deadlines without being asked.
• Prioritize projects in realtime adjusting as needed to meet shifting demands and goals.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Be on every call tracking progress ensuring followups and keeping teams aligned and on task.
• Act as the bridge between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders — ensuring everyone is moving in the right direction and information is disseminated efficiently.

Travel & Calendar Management

• Oversee all travel planning and calendar management with laser precision ensuring the CEO’s schedule is efficient clear and actionable.
• Plan and execute complex travel logistics down to the smallest detail ensuring seamless experiences every time.

Event & Meeting Coordination

• Organize and execute events meetings and conferences involving key business leaders ensuring smooth operations from start to finish.
• Prepare the CEO for each week with detailed briefings and materials ensuring that every meeting presentation and interaction is optimized for success.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 57 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar project management role where you’ve been involved in highlevel decisionmaking and complex operations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously all while maintaining an acute attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational abilities: You can manage your time and tasks with impeccable precision and without constant oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a C1level proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
• Critical thinking: You’ll need to connect the dots quickly and develop creative solutions to unforeseen challenges.
• Ability to adapt on the fly and maintain calm under pressure even in the most fastpaced highstakes situations.
• Proactive by nature constantly pushing forward and driving teams to achieve goals with strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to be a selfstarter who thrives in a fastpaced constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels of an organization.

Why This Role is Unique:

This is a highdemand position with significant visibility into the inner workings of a rapidly scaling startup. You will have the opportunity to directly influence the organization’s growth and success working alongside a CEO who values agility results and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

If you are a workhorse highly organized and thrive under pressure with the ability to execute projects at lightning speed then you may be the perfect fit for this role. This is an exciting fastpaced opportunity for someone who is hungry for growth and looking to make an immediate impact at a critical juncture in a company’s trajectory.

Are you ready to push the limits and support a CEO who demands the best This is your chance to take your career to the next level.