About the position
Executive Personal Assistant Did you love the series Suits? Remember Donna? You'll get to step into a pivotal support role where precision, discretion and being of service are everything. Is this you? What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it) Where you'll be doing it What you'll need What you'll get How to apply
Newlands, Cape Town
Market related
You're professional, highly organised and naturally detail-oriented. Confident engaging with high-net-worth clients and senior stakeholders, you remain calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You're proactive, solutions-focused and able to juggle multiple priorities with ease while maintaining exceptional accuracy. Discreet and dependable, you take pride in keeping things running seamlessly behind the scenes.
You'll provide executive support, managing a complex diary, coordinating meetings and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. You'll share the Reception responsibilities with the Office Manager and sit in the Reception area so you'll be dealing directly with clients. Acting as a key point of contact while maintaining strong relationships is key for this role. Your role will include overseeing office administration, coordinating travel arrangements, managing communications and supporting business operations through a variety of administrative tasks. You'll also run essential errands for a very busy MD and ensure operational efficiency. You'll play a central role in enabling him to perform at his best.
You'll be joining a boutique investment that invests on behalf of high net worth private clients. Known for their professionalism and meticulous attention to detail, the business offers a collaborative environment where operational excellence and client service are paramount. You'll be fully office based in Newlands, Monday to Friday 8:30-17:00.
You'll need to have your Matric qualification with at least 2 - 3 years Personal Assistant and admin experience gained within a corporate environment. Ideally you'll have your own car and drivers licence to run errands. Due to you working in the financial services industry, you need to have a clear credit record. Strong organisational, admin and time management skills are essential, along with excellent communication skills and a polished, professional manner. You'll need to be highly discreet, detail-oriented and confident managing multiple responsibilities, including diary management, travel coordination and stakeholder engagement. Resilience is key to ensure you get it done with minimal hand holding.
A market-related salary and the opportunity to work in a high-performing, detail-driven environment supporting senior professionals.
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Desired Skills:
- Administrative Support
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Grade 12 / Matric
