Job Description

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (TEMP CONTRACT)

Location: Johannesburg
Industry: Financial Services

A leading organisation within the financial services sector is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership at CEO and EXCO level.

This is a high-impact, fast-paced role suited to a polished and proactive professional who thrives in complex environments and can operate at the centre of executive operations.

THE ROLE

You will provide strategic and operational support to senior executives, ensuring seamless coordination of high-level activities, stakeholder engagement, and business priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

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  Managing complex, multi-layered executive diaries and calendars
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  Coordinating EXCO and board-level meetings, including logistics and documentation
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  Supporting senior executives with day-to-day operational and strategic requirements
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  Managing high-level stakeholder engagement across internal and external parties
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  Preparing executive presentations and reports, with a strong focus on PowerPoint
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  Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
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  Prioritising competing demands and ensuring smooth execution of deliverables
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  Operating as a key point of coordination across business functions

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Key requirements:

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  Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at C-suite level (CEO / EXCO)
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  Experience supporting two or more senior executives simultaneously
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  Strong experience within financial services or corporate environments
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  Advanced diary and calendar management in complex environments
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  Experience coordinating EXCO and board-level meetings
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  Advanced PowerPoint skills (essential)
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  Strong proficiency in Outlook and Excel
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  Proven ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure

WHO YOU ARE

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  Highly polished and professional in presentation and communication
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  Proactive and able to anticipate executive needs
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  Assertive, confident, and able to operate at senior levels
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  Independent and able to work with minimal supervision
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  Detail-oriented with strong organisational capability
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  Resilient and thrives in high-pressure environments

WHY THIS ROLE

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  High-visibility role supporting CEO and EXCO leadership
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  Exposure to strategic business operations and decision-making
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  Opportunity to work within a leading financial services environment
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  Dynamic and fast-paced working environment
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  Potential for longer-term opportunity

IDEAL BACKGROUND

Candidates will typically come from:

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  Financial services organisations (banking, insurance, investment)
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  Large corporates or multinational environments
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  Roles supporting CEO, Managing Director, or EXCO-level executives