Executive Support Administrator

2 days ago

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 360,000 - R 600,000 Contract

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious firm in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished and discreet Executive Support Administrator. This critical role involves providing high-level administrative and logistical support to senior executives, ensuring their productivity and enabling them to focus on strategic priorities. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational skills, a polished professional demeanor, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality and efficiency. You will be instrumental in managing complex schedules, coordinating executive travel, and serving as a key liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of executive decision-making within a leading organization in Centurion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate complex executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and anticipating potential conflicts.
  • Arrange comprehensive domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, and ground transportation.
  • Prepare, proofread, and finalize correspondence, reports, presentations, and other critical documents.
  • Handle incoming communications with discretion, screening calls and emails and prioritizing urgent matters.
  • Organize and manage executive meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
  • Maintain organized and confidential filing systems, both physical and digital.
  • Conduct research and compile information for executive briefings and presentations.
  • Manage office expenses and process reimbursements for executives.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for executives, liaising with internal departments and external clients professionally.
  • Assist with special projects and ad-hoc administrative tasks as required by the executives.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar executive support role.
  • Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and calendar management tools.
  • Superior organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of professionalism.
  • Absolute discretion and a proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Proactive and resourceful with strong problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to anticipate needs and act with initiative.
  • Experience with international travel arrangements is highly desirable.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package commensurate with extensive experience.
  • Opportunity to provide direct support to top-tier executives in Centurion.
  • Access to professional development and continuous learning.
  • A sophisticated and professional work environment.
  • Contribution to the strategic operations of a leading firm.