Job title: Executive Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Mining
Salary type: Annual
Location: Johannesburg
Job published: 29-05-2026
Job ID: 76901
Contact name: Yolani Mbaeli
Phone number: +27722046179
Contact email: yolani@geotech.co.za

Job Description

Job Title:

Executive Assistant

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking an Executive Assistant who plays a pivotal role in enabling the Chief Executive (CE) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to focus on strategic priorities by ensuring the seamless and efficient management of their daily operations.

 Responsibilities: 

  • Draft and edit internal and external communications, presentations, and reports for senior leadership
  • Summarise meeting discussions and action items, and follow up with relevant stakeholders as required
  • Provide governance support for CE and CFO meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking
  • Prepare presentations, collate reports, and draft memorandums
  • Manage diaries and schedules, including coordination of meetings, preparation, and follow-up activities
  • Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships across internal and external parties
  • Consolidate and distribute reports and documentation to relevant stakeholders
  • Support event planning and logistics coordination
  • Arrange business and leisure travel (flights, accommodation, and ground transportation) in coordination with the Finance department for both local and international trips
  • Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO and CFO
  • Act as a key liaison between the board and internal/external stakeholders
  • Provide insights, recommendations, and strategic input to support high-impact decision-making
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and manage sensitive information, including financial, legal, and personnel data, with appropriate risk awareness
  • Demonstrate strong information management capabilities, ensuring accuracy, organisation, and secure handling of documentation
  • Draft clear internal memos, correspondence, and business communications, and proofread documents to ensure quality and accuracy
  • Apply a foundational understanding of the organisation’s industry, objectives, and key stakeholders to operate effectively as a strategic interface
  • Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and financial documentation support
  • Apply knowledge of project management principles and workflow optimisation to support efficient execution of tasks and initiatives
  • Produce high-quality business writing and professional correspondence as required

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Completed Matric qualification
  • Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration, Business Science, BCom in Public Administration, or Legal Secretarial Diploma)
  • 5–8 years’ proven experience, preferably supporting C-suite executives
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