SmartPA

Executive Assistant

SmartPA
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaJuniorMid-Level💰 ZAR 200,000 - ZAR 400,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and complex diary management while providing dedicated support to senior executives. Capable of handling confidential information with discretion and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Complex Diary ManagementInternational Travel PlanningMicrosoft Office ProficiencyConfidential Information HandlingEvent Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide dedicated Executive Assistant support to senior stakeholders
  • Manage complex diaries across multiple stakeholders and time zones, prioritising and resolving conflicts
  • Plan and book international travel, including flights, accommodation and ground transport
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, book meeting rooms and prepare meeting materials
  • Process expenses and invoices accurately and on time with the finance team
  • Handle ad hoc personal tasks for stakeholders with discretion, judgement and sound prioritisation
  • Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders including entrepreneurs, CEOs, board members and professional advisors
  • Maintain accurate client and contact records in client systems
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive business, investment and legal information
  • Provide cover and support to the wider EA team during peak workloads and absences
  • Coordinate team events, client events, webinars and year-end functions
  • Support document formatting, task trackers, file management and other operational administration
  • Support investment teams, legal teams and compliance processes as required
  • Track, report and coordinate compliance administration with internal teams and external providers
  • Help shape ways of working on a new client account, document processes and onboard new team members
  • Identify process improvements and reduce non-value-added activity
  • Contribute ideas on automation and digital tools

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 2 years' proven experience as an Executive Assistant or PA supporting senior executives and multiple stakeholders (Director, Partner or C-suite level)
  • Proven complex diary management across multiple time zones
  • End-to-end international travel planning and booking
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement handling highly confidential information
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities
  • Meticulous organisation and exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and unexpected situations with limited guidance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaborate with a wider EA team
  • Desirable: EA experience in private equity, investment, finance, consulting, legal or professional services
  • Desirable: Experience leading, mentoring or onboarding other EAs or administrators, or ambition to grow into a Team Lead role
  • Desirable: Experience supporting legal or compliance teams
  • Desirable: Experience with expense and travel platforms such as Expensify and Amex GBT, CRM systems such as Salesforce, and e-signature tools such as DocuSign
  • Desirable: Experience providing remote or virtual executive support
  • Desirable: Experience coordinating corporate events, webinars or board and committee meetings
  • Desirable: Practical use of AI tools to streamline drafting, scheduling or administrative tasks
  • Availability to work Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week, from 2:00pm to 10:30pm UK time

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salaries
  • Yearly bonuses based on company, department and individual performance
  • Flexitime initiative: work when you're most productive (core hours 10am - 4.30pm)
  • 33 day annual leave
  • Department incentives
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Career development
  • Flexible working
  • Meaningful progression

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Hard Skills
Diary ManagementTravel PlanningExpense ProcessingDocument FormattingFile ManagementCompliance AdministrationProcess ImprovementClient Record MaintenanceTask TrackingAutomation Ideas
Soft Skills
DiscretionJudgementAttention to DetailAdaptabilityCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsExpensifyAmex GBTSalesforceDocuSignAI Tools
Industry Keywords
Executive AssistantPrivate EquityInvestmentFinanceConsultingLegalProfessional ServicesCorporate EventsWebinarsBoard Meetings