PA to CEO

Minimum requirements :

KEY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

Provide comprehensive support and assistance to the Chief Executive Officers (CEO) in managing their daily activities, optimising their time, and enhancing their effectiveness as a leader.

• Serve as a gatekeeper for the CEO, screening and managing incoming communication such as emails, phone calls, and correspondence, and ensure that the CEO stays informed of important messages while filtering out less critical information.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information and discussions, exercising discretion and diplomacy in handling confidential matters.
• Play a crucial role in facilitating smooth operations within the Office of the CEO, managing diverse administrative duties, and enabling the CEO to focus on strategic priorities.
• Assist in coordinating and managing projects, initiatives, and special assignments led by the CEO, ensuring smooth execution and follow-up on action items.
• Provide strategic support to the CEO by conducting research if required, preparing reports, drafting speeches, briefings or project proposals as requested.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external communications addressed to the CEO, screening and prioritising messages while maintaining clear channels of communication.
• Anticipate and address challenges and obstacles proactively, finding solutions and ensuring that the CEO's priorities are effectively addressed.
• Represent the CEO and the organisation professionally in interactions with stakeholders at professional events and functions, embodying the values and vision of the Company.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a liaison between the CEO and third parties e.g., Board members, various departments, partners, investors, and other key individuals or organisations.
• Plan and arrange detailed travel plans, itineraries and documentation for travel-related meetings, and accompany the CEO when requested.
• May have supervisory accountabilities in planning, prioritising, and organising time and tasks to meet team deadlines.

CHALLENGES OF THIS POSITION

Position Outputs

THE IDEAL CANIDATE

Qualifications

Work Experience

Consultant : Angie Botes - Dante Personnel Greenstone