Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

This is a remote executive assistant position that provides dedicated support to the Managing Director of an international executive search firm. The role requires a high level of organisation, prioritisation, and operational follow-through across a fast-paced and demanding schedule.

Requirements

• Substantial experience supporting at MD or C-suite level, ideally within professional services, consulting or executive search
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-variability schedules and competing priorities
• Experience coordinating teams, projects and research workstreams in a senior support capacity
• Confident chairing or facilitating meetings and driving outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to a professional services standard
• Highly organised with reliable follow-through and strong attention to detail
• Sound independent judgement in prioritisation and escalation
• Absolute discretion with confidential information
• Comfortable working across international time zones with flexibility around schedule when required
• Self-directed and effective working remotely
• Proficient with business productivity tools and able to adapt to new systems quickly

Benefits

• Medical aid contribution
• Paid annual and sick leave
• All South African public holidays observed
• Direct access to senior leadership