About this role
Executive Assistant (Temp)
Location: Johannesburg
Industry: Financial Services
A leading organisation within the financial services sector is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership at CEO and EXCO level.
This is a high-impact, fast-paced role suited to a polished and proactive professional who thrives in complex environments and can operate at the centre of executive operations.
THE ROLE
You will provide strategic and operational support to senior executives, ensuring seamless coordination of high-level activities, stakeholder engagement, and business priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing complex, multi-layered executive diaries and calendars
Coordinating EXCO and board-level meetings, including logistics and documentation
Supporting senior executives with day-to-day operational and strategic requirements
Managing high-level stakeholder engagement across internal and external parties
Preparing executive presentations and reports, with a strong focus on PowerPoint
Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Prioritising competing demands and ensuring smooth execution of deliverables
Operating as a key point of coordination across business functions
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Key requirements:
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at C-suite level (CEO / EXCO)
Experience supporting two or more senior executives simultaneously
Strong experience within financial services or corporate environments
Advanced diary and calendar management in complex environments
Experience coordinating EXCO and board-level meetings
Advanced PowerPoint skills (essential)
Strong proficiency in Outlook and Excel
Proven ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure
WHO YOU ARE
Highly polished and professional in presentation and communication
Proactive and able to anticipate executive needs
Assertive, confident, and able to operate at senior levels
Independent and able to work with minimal supervision
Detail-oriented with strong organisational capability
Resilient and thrives in high-pressure environments
WHY THIS ROLE
High-visibility role supporting CEO and EXCO leadership
Exposure to strategic business operations and decision-making
Opportunity to work within a leading financial services environment
Dynamic and fast-paced working environment
Potential for longer-term opportunity
IDEAL BACKGROUND
Candidates will typically come from:
Financial services organisations (banking, insurance, investment)
Large corporates or multinational environments
Roles supporting CEO, Managing Director, or EXCO-level executives
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