This is a remote executive assistant position that provides dedicated support to the Managing Director of an international executive search firm. The role requires a high level of organisation, prioritisation, and operational follow-through across a fast-paced and demanding schedule.
Requirements
- Substantial experience supporting at MD or C-suite level, ideally within professional services, consulting or executive search
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-variability schedules and competing priorities
- Experience coordinating teams, projects and research workstreams in a senior support capacity
- Confident chairing or facilitating meetings and driving outcomes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to a professional services standard
- Highly organised with reliable follow-through and strong attention to detail
- Sound independent judgement in prioritisation and escalation
- Absolute discretion with confidential information
- Comfortable working across international time zones with flexibility around schedule when required
- Self-directed and effective working remotely
- Proficient with business productivity tools and able to adapt to new systems quickly
Benefits
- Medical aid contribution
- Paid annual and sick leave
- All South African public holidays observed
- Direct access to senior leadership