Executive Assistant

About the role

Boston Consulting Group is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative support to its consulting leadership in Johannesburg. The role ensures Managing Directors, Partners and senior stakeholders can focus on client engagements and strategic initiatives by handling their day‑to‑day scheduling, travel and meeting coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars for Managing Directors and Partners, coordinating internal and external meetings while balancing competing priorities.
• Proactively arrange domestic and international travel, resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure seamless logistics.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external clients and their executive assistants to facilitate efficient communication.
• Collaborate with consulting case teams to schedule meetings, travel and information flow.
• Support proposal submission processes, including vendor registration, preparation of administrative documentation, printing, copying, binding and coordination of client pitch meetings.
• Organise virtual and in‑person meetings, reserve rooms, arrange catering and handle meeting logistics.
• Provide administrative assistance for practice‑area and office events.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to understand senior leaders’ priorities and manage their time effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with a track record of handling multiple, competing tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams, clients and external partners.
• Proactive problem‑solving attitude and attention to detail.

Required skills

What we offer

• A competitive financial package with extensive benefits.
• Commitment to personal and professional development through training and flexible career paths.
• Clear standards and values within a collaborative, global consulting environment.
• On‑site work at the Johannesburg office located at No. 5 Parks Boulevard, Oxford Parks, Dunkeld.