Executive Assistant to the Group MD

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  • Knysna, Western Cape
  • R20,000-30,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Job Description :Are you an exceptional Executive Assistant ready to move beyond traditional support and become a key player in strategic decision-making? A dynamic organization with a bold mission to drive lasting change is seeking a high-level Executive Assistant to the Group MD to join its full-day, in-office team in Knysna. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of business intelligence and purpose-driven action.This isn't your typical administrative position; it's a vital role at the heart of an organization committed to creating a sustainable, empowered, and community-driven future. The ideal candidate will be the CEO's right hand, providing crucial support while advancing key business priorities across the Water, Property, and Education sectors, both locally and internationally.Key Responsibilities:
  • Executive Coordination: Manage the CEO's calendar, prepare reports, and track critical milestones to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Stakeholder Relations: Act as a trusted point of contact for senior executives, board members, partners, and global collaborators, handling all communications with diplomacy and discretion.
  • Project Management: Take the lead on special projects and business development initiatives, driving them with agility and accountability.
  • Legal & Compliance: Assist the legal team with managing commercial agreements, property documentation, and compliance protocols.
  • Strategic Support: Support the Group CEO to advance business priorities and international initiatives across multiple sectors.
Requirements
  • 5 years + experience as an Executive Assistant
  • Discretion & Adaptability: Your ability to navigate complex international relationships with diplomacy, discretion, and high emotional intelligence is essential.
  • A Strategic Thinker: You'll be a partner in advancing international initiatives, offering insight and structure to complex challenges.
  • A Legal or Commercial Background - You'll assist in managing legal documentation, commercial agreements, and compliance protocols.
  • Relevant qualification
  • Discretion and Adaptability: Your ability to navigate complex international relationships with diplomacy, discretion, and high emotional intelligence is essential.
  • Exceptional Project Management Skills: You'll drive special projects and business development initiatives with agility and accountability.
  • You are a dedicated, tech-savvy individual with a hands-on approach and a genuine passion for making a difference. Google Docs, MS Excel (essential), Zoho an advantage
  • Outstanding written and verbal skills
  • Reside in Knysna or surrounding areas
  • Own reliable transport
BenefitsPermanent position.Join a team that combines business intelligence with purpose-driven action and is grounded in ethical leadership and a belief in building a better world.Growth opportunities.

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