Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant required in near Franschhoek.

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who can confidently support a Director at executive level while remaining hands‑on when needed?

Our client in Paarl is looking for a highly organised, Afrikaans‑speaking individual to manage multiple business interests and provide seamless administrative support across both corporate and informal operations.

• Matric, or related qualification
• Excellent written and spoken Afrikaans & English
• Comfortable engaging on an executive level
• Highly detail‑oriented, organised and deadline‑driven
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all communications
• High focus on punctuality and always ensuring details are double‑checked for accuracy
• Proficiency in using data reporting tools to generate actionable insights
• Strong Excel skills
• Own reliable vehicle essential
• Able to be at the office from 07:30 – 17:00, Monday to Friday

• Diary management across multiple business entities
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings, including venues, attendees and logistics
• Preparing and distributing meeting agendas and minutes
• Acting as the first point of contact for emails and enquiries, effectively managing the director’s communications
• Maintaining the highest level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with community organisations, industry partners, and stakeholders
• Providing executive and business support, including the management of reports, correspondence, and administrative functions across the director’s various entities
• Coordinating property maintenance and service schedules
• Managing the director’s private residence, household staff and family‑related requirements
• Arranging local and international travel, including visas, flights, accommodation, transport and itineraries