Executive Assistant to CEO (Mornings or Full‑Time)

About the role

GoMetro is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its founder and CEO. The role can be structured as a mornings‑only position or a full‑day executive and office operations role, providing flexibility for a semi‑retired professional.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex, multi‑time‑zone diary for the CEO, including meetings with investors, customers, partners and internal teams.
• Protect the CEO’s time by prioritising strategic engagements and delegating routine matters.
• Coordinate cross‑company meetings, travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Act as a buffer between the CEO and the fast‑moving organisation, filtering information and ensuring operational issues are resolved.
• Support office operations and maintain strong administrative discipline.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting a CEO, founder or C‑suite executive.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and maintain calm under pressure.
• Resides in or near Durbanville, Bellville or the northern suburbs of Cape Town.
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work closely with the CEO of a fast‑growing transport technology company.
• Flexible work arrangement (mornings‑only or full‑time).
• Engagement with international projects across South Africa, the UK and other markets.