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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.

Executive Support Assistant

Location: Umhlanga | Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Executive Support (ES) Assistant to provide remote administrative support to senior managers, directors, and partners. In this role, you'll manage a high-touch portfolio of stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination across scheduling, travel, documents, and events - all while continuously seeking feedback to elevate service delivery.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring a collaborative mindset, and take pride in delivering consistent, high-quality support, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Stakeholder Engagement & Support
  • Schedule ad hoc and weekly meetings with stakeholders
  • Join calls and meetings, taking and updating action items
  • Plan and prepare stakeholders for upcoming engagements
  • Act as a tech knowledge partner, assisting with new technology setup and Q&A support
Diary Management
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including booking rooms and catering
  • Prepare pre-meeting documentation
  • Monitor attendance/acceptance and manage rescheduling or clashes
  • Time-block and protect schedules as required
Travel Coordination
  • Identify and clarify travel needs with stakeholders
  • Research travel options, manage bookings, and prepare detailed itineraries and transfers
  • Manage visa and entry requirements
Document Management
  • Support creation of presentations and documents using established templates and brand guidelines
  • Prepare clear, complete meeting notes and agendas; escalate sensitive or complex items as needed
  • Collaborate with offshore design teams on slide decks and visual materials, reviewing outputs for accuracy
Event Coordination
  • Assist with event logistics: venues, catering, and guest lists
  • Gather quotes, confirm bookings, and track RSVPs against budgets and timelines
  • Coordinate with external stakeholders on invitations, attendance, and event details
Salesforce & Relationship Management
  • Support client relationship research using internal systems and public sources
  • Maintain accurate client contact records in Salesforce and support campaign execution
Reporting & Feedback
  • Provide weekly activity reports for stakeholders
  • Gather stakeholder feedback to drive continuous service improvement

What You Bring

  • Matric (or equivalent), plus a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, OR a diploma/certificate in Office Management, Business Management, or executive secretarial studies
  • 3-5 years of experience in executive support, administrative roles, or virtual assistance, with progressive responsibility
  • Prior experience working directly with senior executives
  • Experience navigating organizational change
  • A track record of identifying problems and implementing effective solutions in fast-paced settings
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Google Workspace, and related technology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in global business services, shared services, or a back-office support environment

Who You Are

  • Detail-oriented and results-driven
  • Proactive and solution-focused
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and managing change
  • Culturally competent with a global mindset
  • High integrity and professional accountability
  • Adaptable and flexible in the face of shifting priorities
  • Empathetic, self-aware, and an active listener
  • A relationship-builder who values inclusion and team well-being
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