Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

About the role

We are looking for an Executive Assistant / Junior Chief of Staff to support our CEO and senior leadership team. Based in Stellenbosch, you will operate in a fast‑scaling, international environment, helping to drive focus, alignment and execution across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage the CEO’s calendar, inbox and communications, prioritising time for maximum impact.
• Prepare, structure and follow‑up on meetings to ensure outcomes‑driven discussions.
• Act as gatekeeper and facilitator across stakeholders, coordinating across teams and leadership.
• Schedule, prepare and track key meetings, deliverables and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain visibility on commitments, enable execution and ensure accountability.
• Support operations, cross‑functional projects and ad‑hoc initiatives, stepping into gaps when needed.
• Organise travel and logistics for local and international trips, ensuring seamless execution across time zones.

Required profile

• Matric and completed tertiary qualification.
• 3–6 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Operations or similar role.
• Experience supporting a CEO, founder or senior executive (preferred).
• Background in startup, scale‑up or high‑performance environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working with international teams and across time zones.

Required skills

What we offer

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and a clear growth pathway into operations or Chief of Staff roles.
• Opportunity to contribute to a scaling, high‑impact environment.
• Collaborative, high‑performance team culture with hybrid working arrangements.