Gauteng: Executive Personal Assistant posted by Network Contracting

New job opportunity for a skilled Executive PA with experience gained at multinational company.  Experienced in executive support, Office management, Business Administration, Design Tools, Content Management, Marketing and Communications initiatives and strong analytical skills. 

Are you a highly organised, detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment? This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a high-impact role where you will support senior leadership, influence business operations, and play a key role in driving strategic initiatives within a multinational logistics and freight environment.

Company and Job Description:
Join a leading multinational logistics and freight organisation where excellence, innovation, and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, providing high-level administrative and strategic support while contributing to key business initiatives, marketing efforts, and stakeholder engagement.
As a Management Assistant, you will act as the right hand to the Country Manager, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, coordinating executive activities, and supporting strategic projects. You will be exposed to a dynamic, high-performance environment where your ability to manage complexity, maintain confidentiality, and drive efficiency will be highly valued.
This role offers strong visibility across the business, the opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a globally recognised organisation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimise the Country Manager’s calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and conferences effectively
• Coordinate executive and senior management schedules, ensuring alignment across stakeholders
• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, board packs, and documentation with strong attention to detail
• Arrange travel, accommodation, and detailed itineraries for business trips and events
• Act as a key liaison between the Country Manager and internal/external stakeholders
• Support planning and coordination of special projects, events, and executive initiatives
• Assist with marketing and branding activities aligned to country requirements
• Conduct research, analyse data, and compile reports for executive decision-making
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and ensure follow-up on key action items
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Management, or a related field

Experience:

• 5–8 years’ experience in executive support, office management, or business administration
• Proven experience supporting senior or executive-level stakeholders
• Experience in project coordination and stakeholder management
• Exposure to marketing, communications, or branding initiatives is advantageous
• Experience with financial and customer service principles

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and design tools (e.g., Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
• Strong organisational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to operate effectively in a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders

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Theresa Steenkamp
Recruitment Specialist
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