Executive Assistant (to the CEO)

The role

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Managing and coordinating the CEO’s calendar, meetings, engagements, travel and executive priorities - Coordinating the flow of correspondence, information and documentation to and from the Office of the CEO, ensuring matters are appropriately prioritised and followed through - Preparing and reviewing correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other executive documents for the CEO - Coordinating Executive Management and other meetings chaired by the CEO, including meeting documentation, recording decisions, and monitoring follow-up actions - Coordinating and consolidating reports, information and briefing material required to support the CEO’s decision-making and engagements - Liaising professionally and confidentially with Senior Management and key external stakeholders on matters relating to the Office of the CEO, while providing support for strategic initiatives and special assignments QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: - A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a related discipline - A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in executive report, senior administration or a comparable role, preferably supporting senior executives KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities - Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prepare high quality executive correspondence, reports and presentations - Confidence and professionalism in dealing with senior management and external stakeholders - A high degree of discretion, integrity and sound judgement in handling sensitive and confidential matters - Proficiency in Microsoft Office