Executive Assistant – Paarl / Franschhoek / Wellington

SUMMARY:
Are you Afrikaans 1st language with experience providing executive-level support in a corporate, professional environment?

Our client in Paarl requires your mature, strong administrative and organisational skills, prioritising meetings schedules and arranging international travel.

This position involves managing various entities and companies for the director, which will require a hands-on, trustworthy independent worker.

Own reliable transport is essential.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, or related qualification
• Excellent written and spoken Afrikaans & English
• Comfortable engaging on an executive level
• Highly detail-oriented, organised and deadline-driven
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all communications
• High focus on punctuality and always ensuring details are double-checked for accuracy
• Proficiency in using data reporting tools to generate actionable insights
• Strong Excel skills
• Own reliable vehicle essential
• Able to be at the office from 07:30 – 17:00, Monday to Friday

• Diary management across multiple business entities
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings, including venues, attendees and logistics
• Preparing and distributing meeting agendas and minutes
• Acting as the first point of contact for emails and enquiries, effectively managing the director's communications
• Maintaining the highest level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with community organisations, industry partners, and stakeholders
• Providing executive and business support, including the management of reports, correspondence, and administrative functions across the director's various entities
• Coordinating property maintenance and service schedules
• Managing the director's private residence, household staff and family-related requirements
• Arranging local and international travel, including visas, flights, accommodation, transport and itineraries