Executive Assistant at Salt South Africa

What You’ll Do

Organisational Support

• Manage and optimise the CEO’s calendar, avoiding conflicts and ensuring productive use of time.
• Triage and respond to routine emails, ensuring critical matters receive attention.
• Coordinate with departments and stakeholders to align on deadlines and deliverable.
• Track ongoing projects, follow up on progress, and mitigate delays.
• Prepare and organise materials for meetings and presentations.

Strategic Support

• Attend key business meetings, capture insights, and summarise actionable next steps.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and opportunities, presenting concise findings.
• Draft high-level communications, such as proposals and stakeholder updates.
• Oversee cross-functional projects aligned with the CEO’s strategic goals.
• Act as a liaison between the CEO and senior leaders to ensure alignment on priorities.

Key Outcomes

• Progress Tracking: Ensure deadlines are met and top priorities stay on track.
• Representation: Represent the CEO in meetings, draft communications, and build stakeholder relationships.
• Schedule Management: Maintain an optimise, conflict-free calendar with time allocated for strategic work.
• Efficient Communication: Triage emails, manage follow-ups, and act as a bridge between the CEO and stakeholders.
• Research & Preparation: Create polished materials and conduct insightful research to support decision-making.
• Travel Coordination: Oversee seamless business travel planning, including detailed itineraries and agendas.

What You Bring

Role-Based Competencies

• Organise & Efficient: You keep everything running smoothly, leaving no detail unattended.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: Anticipate needs, address issues early, and resolve them independently.
• Tech-Savvy: Confidently navigate modern tools to enhance productivity.
• Excellent Communicator: Craft clear, professional communications and foster strong relationships.
• Calm Under Pressure: Maintain composure and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Culture-Based Competencies

• Team-Oriented: Foster collaboration and cooperation across teams.
• Discreet & Loyal: Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Enthusiastic & Creative: Bring energy and innovative thinking to problem-solving.
• Can-Do Attitude: Approach challenges with optimism and determination.