{"id":13105,"date":"2025-07-05T08:02:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T08:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/executive-assistant\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T00:24:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T00:24:15","slug":"executive-assistant","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=13105","title":{"rendered":"Executive Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description<\/p>\n<p>\tVacancy: Executive Assistant<\/p>\n<p>Introduction:<\/p>\n<p>\tAn exciting full-time opportunity has opened for an Executive Assistant to join one of our clients.<br \/>\n\tThis role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, executive-level environment.<br \/>\n\tThe successful candidate will provide high-level support to executive leadership, ensuring smooth administration of internal systems, financial processes, personal administration tasks, and executive scheduling.<br \/>\n\tThis role demands professionalism, confidentiality, and a strong ability to coordinate and communicate across various stakeholders locally and internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Job Purpose:<\/p>\n<p>\tTo provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and executive support across multiple business functions.<br \/>\n\tThe incumbent will anchor critical administrative routines, manage internal data and meeting coordination, facilitate accurate financial reporting, and support both personal and professional responsibilities of the executive.<\/p>\n<p>REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n<p>Minimum education (essential):<\/p>\n<p>\tNational Senior Certificate<br \/>\n\tA relevant degree or diploma will be advantageous<\/p>\n<p>Minimum applicable experience (years):<\/p>\n<p>\t7\u201310 years in an Executive Assistant or similar senior administrative role<\/p>\n<p>Required nature of experience:<\/p>\n<p>\tExecutive diary and travel coordination<br \/>\n\tOffice and facilities administration<br \/>\n\tFinancial process support (invoicing, reporting, budget coordination)<br \/>\n\tStrong stakeholder communication (locally and internationally)<br \/>\n\tEvent and meeting logistics<br \/>\n\tData entry and system administration (CRM or app-based platforms)<\/p>\n<p>Skills and Knowledge (essential):<\/p>\n<p>\tStrong verbal and written communication skills<br \/>\n\tHigh proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)<br \/>\n\tExcellent time management and organisational skills<br \/>\n\tStrong numeracy and basic financial understanding<br \/>\n\tAttention to detail with ability to maintain confidentiality<br \/>\n\tAble to take ownership of systems and processes<br \/>\n\tFamiliarity with CRM systems (advantageous)<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>Administrative Support &amp; 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