Opportunity overview
What you should know
We checked this opportunity from Assist World. It is listed as South Africa.
The work location is South Africa. Employer-stated compensation: Salary not included in the job posting.
Job description
About this role
About the Role We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Senior Executive Assistant to support the principal of a private family office. This is a high-impact role that combines executive assistance, operations, research, project coordination, and personal assistance, requiring someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented, highly responsive, and naturally curious, with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. You'll serve as a trusted right hand, ensuring both business and personal priorities run seamlessly while allowing the principal to…
Responsibilities
- Executive Support
- ● Manage the principal's calendar, priorities, and daily workflow.
- ● Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- ● Monitor schedules and proactively remind the principal of upcoming commitments.
- ● Prepare meeting summaries, action items, and follow-up communications.
Qualifications and requirements
- Executive Support
- ● Manage the principal's calendar, priorities, and daily workflow.
- ● Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- ● Monitor schedules and proactively remind the principal of upcoming commitments.
- ● Prepare meeting summaries, action items, and follow-up communications.
- About the Role We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Senior Executive Assistant to support the principal of a private family office. This is a high-impact role that combines executive assistance, operations, research, project coordination, and personal assistance, requiring someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented, highly responsive, and naturally curious, with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. You'll serve as a trusted right hand, ensuring both business and personal priorities run seamlessly while allowing the principal to focus on strategic decision-making. This is not a traditional Executive Assistant position. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, taking ownership, and finding creative solutions while managing a wide variety of responsibilities across both business and personal affairs. Key Responsibilities Executive Support ● Manage the principal's calendar, priorities, and daily workflow. ● Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. ● Monitor schedules and proactively remind the principal of upcoming commitments. ● Prepare meeting summaries, action items, and follow-up communications. ● Screen incoming requests and prioritize urgent matters. ● Act as the primary point of coordination for day-to-day executive support. Research & Decision Support ● Carry out due diligence and information gathering for business initiatives and investments. ● Solve problems independently by identifying the best available solutions. ● Conduct thorough research on vendors, products, services, and business opportunities. ● S
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How this listing was checked
- Source status
- Applicant-tracking source confirmed
- Employer or source
- Assist World
- Source checked
- September 9, 2026
- Application destination
- Employer or official applicant-tracking website
- Work setup and location
- Remote · South Africa
- Who can apply
- South Africa · Confirmed by source
- Pay
- Not stated by employer
- Deadline
- Not stated by employer
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