Executive Support Assistant to CEO (Bilingual Afrikaans/English)

About the role

You will support the CEO of a diversified investment group with interests across mining, retail, game farms, property development and other investments, overseeing around 40 entities. The role requires anticipating needs, maintaining order amidst complexity, and acting as a trusted extension of the executive.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a busy diary, priorities, meetings and scheduling conflicts.
• Filter emails, calls and correspondence and draft responses where needed.
• Prepare research, briefing notes and information ahead of meetings and decisions.
• Track projects, actions and commitments and follow up with stakeholders.
• Coordinate travel, expenses, events and general office logistics.
• Assist with invoices, budgets, insurance documents, shipping records and basic contract administration.
• Maintain organised physical and digital filing, records and document systems.
• Provide trusted support on selected personal matters and private projects.

Required profile

• Strong executive or personal assistant experience supporting senior leaders.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Own reliable car and a valid driver’s licence.
• Excellent organisational ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Confident research skills with the ability to produce clear summaries.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.

Required skills

• Email management
• Calendar management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint