Personal Assistant to the CEO – 6-Month Fixed-Term

About the role

The Personal Assistant will support the Chief Executive Officer by providing high‑level administrative and secretarial services. This is a six‑month fixed‑term position based in Cape Town, focused on ensuring the CEO’s time is managed efficiently and the office runs smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar, schedule meetings, appointments and business commitments.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring all logistics, venues and technical requirements are arranged.
• Screen and prioritise incoming calls and enquiries, responding directly or escalating as needed.
• Draft, edit and circulate correspondence, presentations and other documentation on behalf of the CEO.
• Maintain office systems, supplies and equipment, monitoring inventory and controlling expenditure.
• Provide administrative support for cross‑functional projects, tracking deadlines and deliverables.
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials for the CEO’s engagements.

Required profile

• Proven experience in executive or senior‑level administrative support.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities to handle a dynamic schedule.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting correspondence and liaising with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage office resources, supplies and vendor relationships.

Required skills