Personal Assistant to CEO

About the role

We are seeking a highly polished Personal Assistant to provide elite‑level support to the Chief Executive Officer of a multi‑billion‑dollar global corporation at its Johannesburg branch. This role goes beyond traditional diary management, combining C‑suite assistance, corporate hospitality, and high‑stakes office administration.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic calendar management – act as gatekeeper, prioritising and optimising the CEO’s high‑volume schedule.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO, internal teams, global headquarters, regional executives, and high‑profile external stakeholders.
• Coordinate complex international and domestic travel, including visas, flights, accommodation, detailed itineraries, and expense reconciliation.
• Plan and execute VVIP entertainment events, corporate dinners, and exclusive venue functions.
• Oversee corporate perks such as executive golf memberships and collaborate with facilities management on office‑wide initiatives.
• Work closely with the Security Manager to align the CEO’s schedule with executive protection requirements.

Required profile

• Proven track record supporting C‑suite executives in a multinational corporate environment.
• Exceptional discretion, emotional intelligence, and cross‑cultural communication skills.
• Impeccable organisational ability and attention to detail, with the capacity to pivot quickly in a fast‑paced setting.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary, commensurate with experience.
• Monthly travel allowance.
• Guaranteed 13th month check paid annually.
• Subsidised medical aid for employee and dependents.
• Generous company‑backed pension contribution.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus linked to individual and company KPIs.