Professional Assistant to the Executive Office (Cape Town)

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Professional Assistant to support our Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a dynamic role that requires professionalism, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of tasks, and demonstrate resilience at both an emotional and spiritual level.

Key responsibilities:

• Administrative duties: Minute-taking in meetings with the use of artificial intelligence tools, general office administration.
• Diary management: Efficient scheduling and coordination of executive calendars.
• Project support: Assisting with planning and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Human resources: Talent acquisition (screening, interviewing, etc.), HR administration across all facets.
• Research and reporting: Conducting research, compiling insights, and preparing professional reports.
• Presentations: Drafting and designing PowerPoint presentations when required.
• Training materials: Assisting in the development of training content.
• Social media management: Handling response management, content creation, and digital marketing across platforms.
• Other duties: Supporting additional executive tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills in both Afrikaans and English (verbal and written).
• Relevant academic qualification in marketing, digital marketing, or human resources, with proven experience across both fields.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities.
• Well-developed emotional and spiritual resilience to support high-level executive functions.

As part of your application you will required to submit the following:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Portfolio for digital marketing / social media
• Video presentation 

Guidlines for the video presentation:

• Length: 2–3 minutes maximum.
• Language: Afrikaans and English (a portion in each).
• Format: Simple recording on a phone or laptop is fine.
• Content to cover:
  
  1. Brief introduction (who you are, background).
  2. Why you believe you are the right fit for this role.
  3. How you embody your our key requirements (initiative, resilience, professionalism).
  4. One practical example of you solving a problem or taking initiative in a past role.
  5. \A closing statement on why we should hire you.