Location: Bedfordview, Johannesburg (Full-time, office-based)
Type: Permanent, Immediate Start
We are hiring an Executive Assistant to directly support senior leadership in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment. This role is for someone who is equal parts organizer, protector of time, and executor of priorities. Youll be the anchor ensuring leadership focus, pace, and delivery while managing the day-to-day chaos of a high-growth company.
Manage and prioritise the executive's calendar, meetings, and travel.
Act as a gatekeeper and handle communication on behalf of leadership.
Prepare and review documents, presentations, and reports.
Track deadlines and ensure follow-through across multiple projects.
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Support with event planning, investor decks, and client proposals.
Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they arise.
Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, or relevant field (advantageous).
3-5 years in an EA/PA role supporting senior executives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High-level proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and productivity tools.
Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.
Discretion and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and resilience.
You're highly organised and can juggle multiple competing priorities with ease.
You thrive in a fast-paced, start-up style environment where yesterday is the deadline.
You're detail-oriented but also able to think big-picture and anticipate needs.
You want exposure to the inner workings of a global growth business and the chance to be part of the core team scaling it.
Boardroom Appointments is a global specialist in Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Project Staffing, Temporary Employment Solutions, Training, HR Consultancy and Expatriate Mobility that operates extensively in Africa, EMEA, America, and Europe.
We have been industry leaders since 1989. Our dynamic team of recruitment and labour professionals has serviced hundreds of clients and placed thousands of candidates in various industries across the globe. We have gained invaluable insight and experience into global market trends and human resource workings.
We have specialized divisions that enhance our ability to service all clients in the following industries:
- FMGC
- Finance, Banking and Insurance
- Manufacturing and Processing
- Oil and Gas, Mining, Engineering and Construction
- Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Care
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Information Technology, Media and Telecommunications
- Waste Management and Sanitation Services
- Renewable and Alternative Energy
- Retail and Commercial Property
- Agriculture and Production
- Government and Public Services
- Call Centre and Customer Support Services
Today, Boardroom Appointments has a global candidate database and network, servicing clients around the world with all their Human Capital needs.
This experience allows clients to rely on us FULLY for all their talent needs, both permanent and temporary, while they focus on their core business.
We custom design solutions to perfectly fit our client's recruitment needs and form long-lasting relationships based on quality service and flawlessly fulfilled deliverables.
Our team is comprised of passionate and driven individuals who strive to maintain the best and most professional service to our clients.
We are focused, passionate, and we love what we do.
