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Executive AssistantTalent Shore • WorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Talent Shore • WorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
13 days ago
Job description

Job Title

Executive Assistant

Location

Remote (South Africa)

Working Hours

9 : 00–17 : 00 UK Time

About Our Client

Our client is a leading UK-based provider of innovative packaging solutions, supplying high-quality products to a wide range of industries. They pride themselves on exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on sustainability, efficiency, and modern systems, they continue to grow and evolve while maintaining a supportive, people-centred culture.

Job Description

Our client is looking for an Executive Assistant to join their growing team. This role requires an expert in high-level administrative support, cross-department coordination, and proactive organisational management. The ideal candidate will support four senior leaders while ensuring that processes, reporting, and communications run smoothly across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide full administrative support to members of the senior leadership team, including diary management, preparing meeting materials, and handling communications.
  • Support Sales and Marketing by maintaining calendars, updating reports and metrics, preparing slides, and ensuring team readiness for weekly and monthly meetings.
  • Assist Commercial and Operations with inbox management, ISO compliance documentation, EPR data collection and reporting, HR administration, and leadership meeting action tracking.
  • Manage company-wide organisation including SharePoint / Teams folder structuring, maintaining SOPs, employee engagement survey setup, and supporting the employee lifecycle.
  • Deliver Finance and IT support including NAV system housekeeping, procurement of equipment, laptop setup, and petty cash oversight.
  • Ensure Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) standards are followed, reporting any issues and maintaining compliance.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting multiple stakeholders in a larger business environment.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage several streams of work.
  • Experience with HR administration, reporting, and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint / Teams, and general IT administration.
  • Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and meeting documentation to a high standard.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
  • Strong initiative, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Benefits

  • Fully remote role (South Africa-based, UK working hours).
  • Opportunity to work closely with a senior leadership team and gain cross-department exposure.
  • Stable, supportive working environment with room for long-term growth.
  • NB : Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response from the Talent Acquisition team within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Seniority Level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment Type

    Full-time

    Job Function

    Administrative

    Industries

    Printing Services

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